The Disciples Made Podcast

"What do you think are the main reasons we aren't able to multiply small group leaders in the church?"   In this bonus series, we are answering YOUR QUESTIONS! Brian Phipps & Hannah Welborn uncover why they think we aren't multiplying small group leaders within our churches.   Have questions about how you can become more involved in supporting Disciples Made? Email us at podcast@disciplesmade.com...

"You regularly use the word "accountability" like it is a wonderful thing. In my experience accountability has not been helpful at all. Why do you think accountability is helpful?"   In this bonus series, we are answering YOUR QUESTIONS! Brian Phipps & Hannah Welborn tackle this tactical question about accountability and how it is extremely beneficial if done in the right way.   Have questions abo...

"What is the difference between a D-group strategy and Disciples Made's group triads?" In this bonus series, we are answering YOUR QUESTIONS! Brian Phipps & Hannah Phipps tackle this tactical question about DM's triads and the differences between them and the popular D-Group strategy.  Have questions about how you can become more involved in supporting Disciples Made? Email us at podcast@disciples...

In this bonus series, we are answering YOUR QUESTIONS! Brian Phipps & Hannah Phipps tackle your question: "You seem to say that bible studies are not adequate for making disciples. Are you saying that? If not, what are you saying?"   Have questions about how you can become more involved in supporting Disciples Made? Email us at podcast@disciplesmade.com or go to  DisciplesMade.com/Donate .   Disci...

In this bonus series we are answering YOUR QUESTIONS! Brian Phipps & Hannah Phipps discuss sermon-based small groups and the benefits and downsides that come along with them.    Have questions about how you can become more involved in supporting Disciples Made? Email us at podcast@disciplesmade.com or go to  DisciplesMade.com/Donate .   DisciplesMade.com  

Today Brian Phipps & Brian Johnson talk about how you can leverage your senior pastor's gifts to multiply disciples in your church.   Tune in two weeks from now for our new round of bonus episodes! We are answering YOUR questions! You can submit them to podcast@disciplesmade.com .    DisciplesMade.com

On today's episode Brian Phipps & Brian Johnson talk about how you can start to develop a coaching team that works towards developing disciples within your church.    Have questions? Email us at podcast@disciplesmade.com or go to DisciplesMade.com 

In today's episode of the Disciples Made Podcast Brian Phipps and Brian Johnson discuss the importance of discipling your small group leaders.   DisciplesMade.com

It is hard to get groups to multiply disciples when we “sold” them with “community.” Community is a huge benefit that is greatly desired, but Jesus didn’t use community as an invitation strategy because He knew real community was a result of something more.   Today Rob Wegner and Brian Phipps dig into the importance of invitations when joining small groups and how changing your invitation could le...

Today Rob Wegner and Brian Phipps chat about how your small groups ARE actually effective in what they are intended to do, why you still need small groups, and the importance of creating Disciple-Making Environments alongside them.    DisciplesMade.com

Today we talked with Doug Paul about the Discipleship Snapshot research he recently published, particularly regarding the 43% of pastors that said their small groups aren't working. We believe small groups can work to multiply disciples. Join us for a deeper dive into the research, and then join us over the next five weeks as we discuss how you CAN make your groups work better than you ever expect...

We are so excited to announce season three of the Disciples Made Podcast, "Your Small Groups Don't Need to Suck". We believe that your small groups are effective in what they are designed to do, and that with some small changes you can leverage your groups to make disciples that make disciples. Join us next week for Episode 1!    DisciplesMade.com

Part of Disciples Made's vision is watching the false walls that have been erected between church and marketplace leaders being vaporized in the wake of our groups. Our founder, Brian Phipps, has experienced this time and time again. These next 5 Bonus Episodes are with five marketplace leaders that have not only been blessed by Disciples Made, but have in turn been a blessing to her. Today we int...

Part of Disciples Made's vision is watching the false walls that have been erected between church and marketplace leaders being vaporized in the wake of our groups. Our founder, Brian Phipps, has experienced this time and time again. These next 5 Bonus Episodes are with five marketplace leaders that have not only been blessed by Disciples Made, but have in turn been a blessing to her. Today we int...

Part of Disciples Made's vision is watching the false walls that have been erected between church and marketplace leaders being vaporized in the wake of our groups. Our founder, Brian Phipps, has experienced this time and time again. These next 5 Bonus Episodes are with five marketplace leaders that have not only been blessed by Disciples Made, but have in turn been a blessing to her. Today we int...

Part of Disciples Made's vision is watching the false walls that have been erected between church and marketplace leaders being vaporized in the wake of our groups. Our founder, Brian Phipps, has experienced this time and time again. These next 5 Bonus Episodes are with five marketplace leaders that have not only been blessed by Disciples Made, but have in turn been a blessing to her. Today we int...

Part of Disciples Made's vision is watching the false walls that have been erected between church and marketplace leaders being vaporized in the wake of our groups. Our founder, Brian Phipps, has experienced this time and time again. These next 5 Bonus Episodes are with five marketplace leaders that have not only been blessed by Disciples Made, but have in turn been a blessing to her. Today we beg...

In this episode we welcome Jeff Vanderstelt, the visionary leader for Saturate and the Soma Family of Churches and a teaching pastor at Doxa Church in Bellevue, Washington. We chat about From We Can Do It, You Can Help to You Can Do It, We Can Help.   DiscipleMade.com Learn More About Jeff

Church leaders, is one of your least favorite responsibilities making sure enough volunteers will help you accomplish the weekend? If so, perhaps Home Depot's slogan can give you a refreshed perspective, and a new enthusiasm for the role.   Don't let your volunteer roles be cul-de-sacs where people get stuck. Turn them into a step on a significant spiritual formation journey. Here's how.   Get a 2...

Dave Ferguson, an author, Pastor of Community Christian Church in Chicago, and President of Exponential, shares his passion for being a Hero Maker... empowering people to empower people... and how that process has caused his centralized ministry to grow in a decentralized way as well.   http://www.heromakerbook.org/

In this episode Rob Wegner, Brian Phipps & Brian Johnson chat about moving from a centralized church model to a decentralized church model.    DisciplesMade.com

In today's episode Brian Phipps and Rob Wegner are joined by Doug Paul, leader of Catapult , "an innovation and activation shop that works with churches, denominations, networks, non-profits and socialpreneurs." They discuss the importance of shifting from providing programs to Intentional Disciple-Making Environments.    DougPaul.org    

Programs can meet individual needs, but they may not be leading people to where they really need to go. What is the difference between a program and an IDE? Why is it so important to know the difference? Join Brian Phipps, Rob Wegner, & Brian Johnson as they chat about shifting from programs to Intentional Disciple-Making Environments. 

Pastors have the coolest opportunity in the world... to help every individual steward the beautiful and powerful gifts God has given them to make the world a better place.   Ralph Moore, Church Multiplication Catalyzer for Exponential, has mobilized thousands of "regular people" into Kingdom thriving. Ralph joins Brian Phipps & Rob Wegner for this edition of the podcast. If you like it, be sure to...

In today's episode Rob Wegner and Brian Phipps chat through the second shift, From Professionals to All of God's People. Here at Disciples Made we are passionate about Followers of Christ using their gifts, passions, and story to discover their personal calling that God has given them. We talk through the history of the Church and how professionalism has been beneficial, as well as how it has been...