Ep. 318: Different Approaches to Discipleship

About this episode

This episode discusses various approaches to discipleship within the church, emphasizing organic methods and the role of community.

(2:40) Biblical Foundations for Discipleship (5:15) How Discipleship Actually Happens in the Local Church (9:00) “Caught, Not Taught” – Organic, Life-on-Life Discipleship (12:00) The Rise of Small Groups / Community Groups (16:00) Balancing Capacity, Culture, and Methods (20:00) The Case for a Midweek Prayer Meeting (24:55) Comparing Prayer Meetings and Community Groups (29:00) Hospitality as a Discipleship Engine (33:10) Final Word and Prayer

Topics covered

• Biblical Foundations for Discipleship
• Local Church Discipleship
• Organic Discipleship
• Small Groups
• Community Groups
• Midweek Prayer Meeting
• Prayer Meetings
• Hospitality in Discipleship

Keywords

• discipleship
• church
• community
• prayer
• hospitality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Case for a Midweek Prayer Meeting

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