November 9, 2017

Consumerism and Disciple Making Pt. 1 - Satisfaction Can Be Purchased

November 9, 2017

Living in a culture of consumerism means we constantly soak in ungodly messages. Can satisfaction really be purchased? Are we really missing what we need for life? Is money the ultimate value in life? Where is God in all of this?

Justin Gravitt

October 31, 2017

Lies We Believe: I Can't Disciple Someone Because I’ve Never Been Discipled.

Justin Gravitt

October 31, 2017

Lies We Believe: I Can't Disciple Someone Because I’ve Never Been Discipled.

How can you disciple someone if you've never been discipled? After all, serious damage results from doing what you've never been trained to do. Imagine performing surgery without training?! But what if you could disciple others without having been discipled first?

Justin Gravitt

October 17, 2017

Three Disciple Making Definitions

Justin Gravitt

October 17, 2017

Disciple making is hard to define. It's a process that's simple to start, but difficult to master. I carry these three definitions around with me. They remind me of my end goal, my part in the process, and what I must focus on. What definitions help you?

Justin Gravitt

October 3, 2017

It All Starts with ONE

Justin Gravitt

October 3, 2017

God starts with ONE. He always has. Whether it was Adam, Abraham, Moses, or Jesus, God launches movements beginning with just one. The journey toward becoming a disciple making church begins the same way…with just one. Are you willing to be that ONE for your church?

Justin Gravitt

September 19, 2017

Disciple Makers Play Both Offense & Defense

Justin Gravitt

September 19, 2017

Disciple Makers Play Both Offense & Defense

If disciple making had stars today they’d be doing what those gridiron greats did in 1920, playing both offense and defense. Defensive disciple making means the discipler is responding and reacting. On offense, he’s seeking to move the disciple forward in an area of need. Both are essential.

Justin Gravitt

September 5, 2017

Marks of a Disciple Making Culture - Relationally Driven

Justin Gravitt

September 5, 2017

Marks of a Disciple Making Culture - Relationally Driven

Though every church has relationships, very few are relationally driven. Let me explain. Scripture tells us to love one another but most Christians “system one another” by pointing each other to books, Bible studies, and programs specifically designed to meet each need.

Justin Gravitt

August 22, 2017

How Do I Start A Disciple Making Relationship?

Justin Gravitt

August 22, 2017

How Do I Start A Disciple Making Relationship?

In theory, making disciples sounds great, but the initial step of asking someone is intimidating. There’s a way to invite others into a disciple making relationship that’s clear, natural, and effective. Here’s how I do it…

Justin Gravitt

August 8, 2017

Rescuing Worship from Music and the Church

Justin Gravitt

August 8, 2017

Rescuing Worship from Music and the Church

I'm as surprised as you. After all we see her every Sunday, right? Some of us see her on Wednesdays, and a few see her on Saturday evenings, but why can’t we find her on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays?

Justin Gravitt

July 25, 2017

Four Types of People Who Can't Be Discipled

Justin Gravitt

July 25, 2017

Four Types of People Who Can't Be Discipled

No matter how skilled or committed you are, some people just can’t be discipled. In fact, trying is just a waste of time. So, what makes someone undiscipleable? Here are four traits that, if any one is present, will prevent them from becoming a disciple maker: