Mission and Vision Statements Focus Generational Disciplemaking
Revising mission and vision statements can feel like rearranging furniture in a room to achieve a different look. The final product looks new, but is it really? It can be if…
Cowboy Hats and Disciplemaking Cultures
Never underestimate the power of the environment you work in to gradually change who you are. Congregations create cultures. A congregation has a…
A Disciplemaking Pathway Is Not a Greatest Hits Collection
What are the marks of an effective disciplemaking pathway? A disciplemaking pathway invites everyone to join the trail. Some are beginners, others have some experience, and some are skilled walkers who help others. Pathways take into account the spiritual maturity of people as they journey with Jesus.
The Power of Three
How do we include others those who’ve never experienced life-changing ministry? How do we become a church that matures as believers partner in prayer and accountability?
The Power of Together
We all know the adage “We’re better together.” Yet, all too often we as church leaders do it the American way. We do it alone. But there are…
How Disciplemaking Energized My Ministry
I used to daydream about doing something different with my life. My ministry was mired in apathy. And I am a pastor! But through the ministry of NCM, I’ve discovered the key to excitement about ministry.
4 Mistakes Preventing Your Church From Making Disciplemakers
What mistakes? Typically, churches make four mistakes when trying to make disciples who make disciples. These mistakes prevent healthy disciples from growing and contribute to a culture that inhibits Jesus-style disciplemaking.