Would you like to worship, be motivated, AND be discipled from sermons? Consider these simple ideas this Sunday: Be on time: Avoid rushing and missing preparation (see below). Enter worship with prayer: If you expect to encounter God in worship, you will be less likely to miss Him. Choose the best seat: Choose…
How do you disciple people who don’t show up? How much can preaching, Sunday School, or small groups help new Christians and disciples grow when they are irregularly present? Commitment is a sign of maturing but is often missing today. In Why Church Members Are Attending Less Frequently, Thom Rainer lists…
Today I am reviewing a book that had a strong impact on my paradigm for disciple-making and Sunday School. The book is T4T: A Discipleship ReRevolution by Steve Smith and Ying Kai. The book is about evangelism, disciple-making, and church planting. My review reminded me how frequently we try to…
D-groups: D-groups are discipleship groups with 3-6 participants. D-group strategy often results in participants able to lead their own D-group. You are invited! Join us… WHEN: May 24, 10:30-Noon WHERE: Kentucky Baptist Convention, 13420 Eastpoint Centre Dr, Louisville WHAT: Listen and learn from a Panel of D-group practitioners. The practitioners include church and…
Simply stated, assimilation is the process of new people becoming part of a group. Assimilation efforts begin with relationship-building and evangelism efforts prior to joining a church and continue in connecting, discipling, and mobilizing efforts as part of the body of Christ. So new member assimilation begins the moment a…
I have created a simple, five-question survey about the tools used in discipling yourself and/or others. Would you take four minutes to respond to the survey? Thanks in advance! Here is the survey: https://darrylwilson.typeform.com/to/YxtoyZ All answers will be anonymous. Feel free to pass the survey link along to others who…
You have invested months in your disciple. You have gotten to know and trust each other. You have walked through life experiences together. You have have seen your disciple grow in his/her relationship with God and his/her understanding of being a disciple. Now what? Before you release your disciple hoping…
Today in many churches there is a heightened interest in discipleship and being discipled. Churches are recognizing that more is needed than simply offering events and courses. Discipling relationships are needed. How can we address that interest? Consider a Discipling Relationships Sunday. What is a Discipling Relationships Sunday? Simply stated,…
A couple years ago, our Sunday School teacher gave us a small canvas and asked us to come up with a single word along with a key scripture verse which would be our spiritual growth focus for the new year. We could use markers, paint, or any other media to…
I encourage you to review your discipleship pilgrimage. Write out a timeline marking down key times, places, people, and experiences. Ask yourself some key questions: What are the discipleship experiences through which you have traveled? Who are the key disciplers God sent along your path? What are some key times…
Two encounters are critical. First, the leader encounters God in His Word and is changed. Second, the leader guides the group to have a life-changing encounter.
