Once upon a time, I spent most of my public facing ministry blogging. This year I continued blogging, but I also kept developing the popular Practitioners’ Podcast. The top Episode this year was 3 Ways to START Disciple Making.

I have a lot more planned for 2022. Thanks for continuing the journey with me!

Now let’s get into the best of 2021! If you are new to this space, don’t miss the TOP posts from 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020!

Top 5 Blog Posts:

1. How Long Does It Take to Make a Disciple?

“It probably takes longer than you think, at least if you intend to make them like Jesus did. The details might disturb you.”

2. 4 Mistakes Preventing Your Church From Making Disciple Makers

“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 disciple making.”

3. In Leadership the How Matters

“It matters because in a consumeristic culture when our ways match our words it stands out. This is true whether it’s disciple making, church leadership, or parenting. How you do something speaks more loudly than what you say or do. And because we reap what we sow.”

4. VHS A Diagnostic Tool for Disciple Makers

“Is there something “off” with your disciple making relationship? Do you feel stuck like you’re spinning your wheels? In situations like these, disciple makers must do their best doctor impression. One of the best tools disciple makers can use is VHS tool.”

5. The Trumpet Principle

“It’s no surprise then that an effective disciple making trumpet call helps people connect their everyday life to the call God has placed on their lives (Mt. 28:18-20). It invites them into a relational way of ministry that is often scary and demanding. Unless people can see that, then they will continue to relate to the call as if it’s just another church program.”

Top BookNotes Post:

The Culture Code