Disciple Making

Why aren't more Christians actually making disciples?It's easy to blame culture, busyness, or even the church. But the biggest barriers to living on mission aren't “out there”… they're internal.In this podcast we break down 7 mental barriers that quietly shut down disciple-making—and how to push through them.You'll discover:* Why some Christians never step into mission at all* How lack of surrender (Romans 12) blocks obedience* The truth about the Great Commission (Matthew 28)* Why many believers feel stuck and don't know how to start* The hidden mindset that keeps ministry “professionalized”* How the wrong model of church limits real impactThis isn't about guilt or pressure.It's about clarity—and stepping into what Jesus actually called us to.If you're serious about following Jesus, this matters.Learn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

What if you could start your church over… from scratch?[Note: The first line in this audio is "I finally got one" referring the an Etch-a-Sketch which I was holding up in the video version of this talk.]In this second half of the final chapter in DNA of a Christ Follower we rethink how we approach church and the Christian life, especially when it comes to making disciples. Instead of patching old systems, what if we went back to a blank slate and rebuilt everything around the actual mission Jesus gave us?This teaching walks through a simple but challenging framework:Step 1: Clearly State the PurposeAre we truly focused on making disciples, or have other priorities taken over?Step 2: Know What the Target Looks LikeWhat is a real follower of Jesus in character and conduct? If we don't define it, we will drift.Step 3: Build for the ResultAre our ministries producing disciple-makers, or just informed attendees?Along the way, this segment addresses:* Why modern church systems often struggle to produce disciples* The danger of consumer Christianity* The gap between teaching and actual equipping* Why repentance, faith, and baptism must be the starting pointIf you care about real disciple-making, this will challenge how you think about church, leadership, and your own walk with Christ.Learn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

Why do so many churches feel like they're spinning in circles?In this excerpt from DNA of a Christ Follower, I use a striking analogy from “whirling disease” in fish to expose a deeper issue in the modern church. After more than 20 years in pastoral ministry, including work as a transitional pastor in churches in crisis, I've seen both the beauty and the brokenness of the church up close.There is much to be grateful for. The church has cared for people, proclaimed truth, and carried the gospel forward for generations. But there is also confusion, drift, and a lack of clarity about what we are actually called to do.Jesus gave a clear mission:Make disciples.Yet many churches have never clearly defined what a disciple is, and even fewer have aligned their time, energy, and resources around actually making them.So the question becomes:If we're not measuring disciple-making… what are we doing?In this excerpt we explore:Why churches lose focus and “spin”The danger of chasing what people want instead of what Jesus commandedThe difference between making disciples and making attendeesWhy clarity and measurement matter in fulfilling the Great CommissionIf you care about the future of the church, or want to live on mission as a follower of Jesus, this is a conversation worth engaging.Scripture referenced:Matthew 28:18–20Acts 2:41Acts 4:4Learn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

What is the place of patriotism for a follower of Jesus?Is it wrong to love your country, celebrate national holidays, or pray, “God bless Canada,” “God bless America,” or “God bless my country”?In this video, I talk about patriotism, nationalism, loyalty to Jesus, and the tension Christians may face when following Christ clashes with national identity, political pressure, or cultural expectations.Followers of Jesus are called to be salt and light wherever God has placed them. We should pray for our leaders, work for the good of our communities, and seek the welfare of our nations. But our highest loyalty is never to a flag, a party, a government, or a national identity. Our highest loyalty is to Jesus Christ.We'll look at what it means to pray for your country biblically, why “God bless my country” is not a request for God to endorse everything we do, and how Christians can live with courage, wisdom, and faithfulness in increasingly complex times.Scripture referenced:Acts 4Galatians 51 Timothy 2If you are a Christian leader, pastor, disciple-maker, or follower of Jesus trying to think clearly about patriotism and faith, this is an important conversation.Learn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

In the Way- Church As We Know It Can Be a Disciple Making Movement (Again) by Damian Gerke has become a foundational book in the 12Church philosophy. I once had the privilege of being in a 6-month coaching relationship with Damian. Here is a brief summary of some of the key disciple making lessons that have stuck with me. ---------------------Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.Learn more at 12Church.netLearn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

Why do so many Christians today struggle to recognize false teaching?The answer may be simpler and more uncomfortable than we think: biblical illiteracy.In a world saturated with podcasts, sermons, social media clips, influencers, and now AI-generated answers, Christians are constantly exposed to thousands of interpretations of Scripture. Some are helpful. Many are not. And if you don't know what the Bible actually says, it becomes almost impossible to separate truth from error.In this video we explore:Why biblical literacy has always matteredWhy the internet and modern media have made discernment harderHow AI adds another layer of confusionWhy knowing Scripture yourself is essential for spiritual maturityPractical ways to become biblically literateIf we want to follow Jesus faithfully in a confusing world, we must become people of the Book.Practical steps discussed in this video:• Reading Scripture consistently• Reading both quickly and slowly• Memorizing key passages• Studying the Bible in community• Asking the Holy Spirit for discernmentBiblical literacy is not about becoming a scholar. It's about building a foundation that allows you to recognize truth.Subscribe for more content on:Disciple makingMissional livingBiblical worldviewSpiritual formationLiving on mission as a follower of Jesus-------------------Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.Learn more at 12Church.netLearn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

Prophetic words. Words of knowledge. Personal prophecy.What do you do when someone says, “God told me this about you”?In this video, I walk through several real-life experiences, some confusing, some clearly off, and a few that were actually helpful. I use these examples to answer the bigger question:How do you discern whether a prophetic word is from God… or not?You'll see:Why flattery and “nice-sounding words” are often red flagsHow personal prophecy can be misused to manipulate or controlWhy your past patterns of obedience matter more than one dramatic wordThe role of community in discerning major life directionHow Scripture—not experience—is the foundation for testing everythingWe also look at key biblical anchors like 1 Thessalonians 5:19–22 and Romans 12:1–2 and what it actually means to “test everything and hold fast to what is good.”If you've ever been confused, pressured, or intrigued by prophetic words this will give you a grounded, biblical framework for discernment.And yes… I also share the most recent “prophetic word” I received (about a camera upgrade). You can decide for yourself!Here's the video about the camera: https://youtu.be/ZptnQ0Stm4o-------------------------Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.Learn more at 12Church.netLearn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

Are you wise… or foolish?And more importantly—how do you grow in wisdom?In this episode, a simple but powerful strategy for immersing yourself in the Book of Proverbs and letting it shape your life. Whether you're new to Scripture or have been walking with Christ for decades, Proverbs is one of the most practical places to grow in real, lived wisdom.

#discipleship   #disciplemakingmovements   #disciplemaking Most churches say “discipleship matters.” The problem is that many discipleship plans don't actually make disciples. In this episode I lay out the essentials of an effective Disciple-Making that can move people from the starting point of repentance and faith in Jesus, to mature, on-mission disciples who can make disciples.If you're a church leader trying to build a pathway—or a Christian who wants to follow Jesus with clarity—this will help you identify what's missing and what to rebuild.Discover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

#discipleship   #disciplemakingmovements   #disciplemaking Making disciples is very different from simply "doing church." Here are some things we are learning about disciple making movements at 12Church. Learn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

In this message, we explore the gift of evangelism through the lens of Ephesians 4, the APEST framework, and disciple-making movements. Scripture shows us that Christ doesn't just give gifts to individuals, He gives gifted people to the church so the whole body can grow into maturity and reflect the fullness of Jesus.Many churches can “do church,” but struggle to effectively make disciples. One major reason? Evangelists are often missing, sidelined, or unactivated.In this teaching, you'll learn:* How evangelists fit into the APEST team (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, Teacher)* Why evangelism is central—not optional—to disciple making* How to recognize if you may be a gifted evangelist* What evangelists uniquely contribute to the local church* Why all believers are witnesses, but some are gifted harvesters* How stepping out in obedience often reveals gifting you didn't know you hadYou'll also hear a real, encouraging story of ordinary believers stepping out in faith—and seeing God already at work in the people they met.The fields are ripe for harvest. We're all on the farm. We're all on the team.But some of you are harvesters.It may be time to put the combine in gear.

Foundational disciple-making books for living all in on mission with Jesus, becoming a disciple who makes disciples.These are some of the books that have shaped my disciple making journey. I would put each of these on the "must-read" list for anyone who wants to grow as a disciple maker. Learn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

See the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/8EV6KYq7xIAThese books are neither Christian nor about disciple-making! Yet the lessons in them have huge implications for how we should engage on mission. Learn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

One of the simplest ways you can enchance your personal devotions and strengthen your prayer life is by using an old hymn book! Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.Learn more at 12Church.netLearn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

Are you using the right tools for disciple making?In this video, you'll learn how to lead a Discovery Bible Study (DBS) — a simple, powerful, and reproducible way to help people hear from God, obey His Word, and make disciples who make disciples.You'll discover:✅ What a Discovery Bible Study is and why it works✅ The step-by-step process for leading one✅ Key facilitator tips that keep it focused and fruitful✅ The three phases of every DBS — Look Back, Look Up, Look Ahead✅ How DBS helps both new believers and seekers encounter God's Word directlyWhether you're part of a small group, house church, or disciple-making movement, this training will equip you to start using DBS right away.Get an outline of this training here:https://www.12church.net/get-toolsTake the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.Learn more at 12Church.netLearn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

Every time a "blood moon" appears or war breaks out somewhere in the Middle East, the internet fills up with videos claiming Bible prophecy is being fulfilled right now!Blood moons.Wars with Iran.Headline-based prophecy speculation.And somehow it's always “this time it's different.”I've been hearing this for more than 50 years.From The Late Great Planet Earth…to A Thief in the Night…to 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988…to today's endless stream of YouTube prophecy channels.Much of what passes for end times teaching is speculation, proof-texting, and headline chasing.And worse, it often distracts Christians from the mission Jesus actually gave us.Instead of obsessing over blood moons and trying to decode the news, Jesus gave us something much clearer:Matthew 24:14: “This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”If Christians put the same energy into making disciples that they put into decoding headlines, we'd see something very different.-----------------------Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.Learn more at 12Church.netLearn more at 12Church.net

Jesus ends His greatest sermon with a warning — not everyone who calls Him Lord truly follows Him. In Matthew 7, He exposes false prophets, shallow faith, and the danger of hearing His words but not obeying them.Watch to learn:What Jesus meant by “Judge not”The narrow road few will findWhy building on the rock is a matter of eternal life and deathThis is Part 3 of “The Sermon on the Mount” — the conclusion that separates the wise from the foolish, the true from the false.#Matthew7 #SermonOnTheMount #Jesus #Faith #Obedience #KingdomLife#Discipleship #disciplemaking -----------------------Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnaDisciple Making podcast: https://disciplemaking.buzzsprout.comhttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.Learn more at 12Church.net

In Matthew 6, Jesus calls out the hypocrisy of religious performance. He teaches that real devotion isn't about impressing others — it's about intimacy with the Father. Prayer, fasting, giving — all of it loses meaning when it's for show.Watch to learn:How to practice faith when no one's watchingWhat Jesus meant by “pray in secret”How to break free from worry and live for God aloneThis is Part 2 of “The Sermon on the Mount” — where Jesus confronts fake faith and reveals what real Kingdom devotion looks like.#Matthew6 #SermonOnTheMount #AuthenticFaith #Jesus #Discipleship  #matthew5 #disciplemaking -----------------------Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnaDisciple Making podcast: https://disciplemaking.buzzsprout.comhttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place. Learn more at 12Church.net

Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with a message that flips the world's values upside down. In Matthew 5, He blesses the poor, the meek, and the persecuted and calls His followers to live as salt and light in a dark world.Watch to learn:What Jesus really meant by the BeatitudesWhy His vision of blessing is the opposite of the world'sHow to live out the Kingdom life todayThis is Part 1 of The Sermon on the Mount series, a compilation of two dozen devotionals on Matthew 5, 6 and 7, where Jesus defines what it means to follow Him for real.#sermononthemount #matthew5 #disciplemaking -----------------------Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnaDisciple Making podcast: https://disciplemaking.buzzsprout.comhttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.Learn more at 12Church.net

Too many Bible studies feel boring, shallow, or lecture-heavy. But the Bible is alive and powerful and our studies should reflect that.-----------------------Take the full Personal Evangelism Crash Course here:https://twelvechurch.net/personal-evangelism-crash-courseLearn more at https://12church.netGet any tools mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/get-toolsDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.com#disciplemaking #biblestudy  #discoverybiblestudyLearn more at 12Church.net

This episode a tension most believers feel but rarely talk about: the pull between slow, relational evangelism and the urgent reality that opportunities don't last forever.Learn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseLearn more at 12Church.net

Why don't people today “get” Christianity? Many of our friends, neighbors, and even family members don't have any church background, don't speak our language, and often see Christianity as just another religion.Drawn from George Hunter's classic book How to Reach Secular People, this training explores what has changed in our culture and how followers of Jesus can respond with compassion, understanding, and truth. If you want to grow in personal evangelism, this will help you see the world through the eyes of the people you're trying to reach.Learn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

How to get closer to God? What does it mean to seek God? We all chase something—success, security, happiness—but Scripture says there's only One who can truly satisfy. In this short message from Psalm 63 and Isaiah 55, Daren unpacks how David's desperate thirst in the desert points to the heart's deepest need: God Himself.Learn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Most Christians want to share their faith, but they don't know how to start. Here are five simple ways you can boldly witness for Christianity and evangelize with confidence, starting today.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/JyeT7IOTlZoLearn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

James 5 tells us to seek prayer for healing in Jesus' name. Here is a little study to prepare you to receive prayer and anointing with oil for physical healing.Get the healing study, inventory here: https://www.12church.net/get-toolsWatch the video here: https://youtu.be/GhxoriMgmMALearn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

How do you know if you are ready to engage in spiritual warfare? Here are seven questions to ask yourself to check your preparation for spiritual battle.Watch the Video Here: https://youtu.be/b7Bhdwds7MwLearn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

A lot of Christians and churches focus on getting someone saved and attending church. But actual mission is something bigger.Watch the Video Here: https://youtu.be/JSoSyE6rL4ULearn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Want to know how to share the gospel effectively? Here is a compilation of some of our favorite personal evangelism training lessons.Watch the Video Here: https://youtu.be/KZ_b7LNW56ALearn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Description: What if you only had one week to equip a new believer in Jesus Christ in the basics of discipleship? What are the basics of the Christian faith and practice that you would seek to instill in them? Join me in this challenging disciple-making thought experiment!Watch the Video Here: https://youtu.be/zClA3EYDeS4Learn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

What's the difference between a Bible study and a disciple-making small group? Yes, Bible study is a big part of it, but there are some other core components for disciple making to take place.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Ne1h42xeEcwLearn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Daren shares a checklist based on the key points of the 12Church personal evangelism training.Get the checklist here: https://www.12church.net/get-toolsLearn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Description: The core points of the 12Church personal evangelism training given in a highly compressed form. Surprisingly complete training for it's short length.Learn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Join Daren as he shares on a recent drive around the countryside his take on the Big Why of disciple making and how important it is to see others the way God does. Learn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Daren engages in a conversation with Andrew Steier of AlwaysGoing.org on the topic of Overflow Evangelism. Listen in for some fresh thoughts on personal evangelism.Learn more about Andrew and his ministry at https://alwaysgoing.org/Get his free email based evangelism course at https://overflowevangelism.com/Learn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

A brief review of the origins of missional church, how it got hijacked and some implications for disciple makers.Learn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Daren shares the audio version of a recent 12Church video on the problem of evil. How do you answer the question “If God is good and all powerful, why is there evil in the world?” This episode might provide a starting point for you. Find the video on the 12Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@12ChurchLearn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Evangelism for IntrovertsThis week's podcast is an excerpt from the 12Church training “Personal Evangelism for Introverted Non-Evangelists.”To access the video version and associated resources, please go to 12church.net/introvertsLearn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Daren gives a summary of the discipleship.org research on the top disciple making churches in North America. You can find the study and an assessment at reproducingchurches.orgLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Daren interviews Tim about his new season in life, moving from his role as disciple making pastor into retirement.Tim shares some principles for integrating disciple making into existing churches.Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Daren speaks with special guest George Ross from Trans World Radio about how radio is being used to reach and disciple people in remote and closed locations. George also shares about the men's disciple making ministry he is involved in at home in Arizona.Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Daren and Tim continue a discussion on personal evangelism looking at the content a person needs to know if they are going to effectively share the Gospel.Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Tim and Daren springboard from Luke 5 and discuss principles of evangelism we can learn from the example of Jesus.Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Daren and Tim share some essential ideas and convictions for engaging in personal evangelism.Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Tim and Daren look at Romans 12:9-16 and discuss how sincere friendship is a key component of disciple making and a healthy ministry foundation.Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Daren and Tim discuss how we can overcomplicate disciple-making and burn ourselves out. They then share a simple alternative approach, which at its core is about following Jesus, abiding in him, and carrying his yoke.Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Tim and Daren discuss the need for disciples of Jesus to be learners and model a learning posture in their disciple making.Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Daren and Tim discuss a very good question from Damien Gerke about following Jesus, others and why.See more about Damien at https://www.follow2lead.life/Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Daren has a conversation with Sara Dangerfield about her upcoming book Leading Spiritual Hoarders: Creating a Culture of Disciples Who Make DisciplesLearn more about Sara at https://www.saradangerfield.com/Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon:https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Daren and Tim debate the idea of whether or not pastors who want to make disciples need to leave the church. Tim shares what his current church is doing to integrate disciple making into the larger ministry.Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon:https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Daren and Tim talk about how to share your testimony, your story of how Jesus has helped and had mercy on you, in a way that others can understand.Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx

Tim and Daren walk through Matthew 18, including the church discipline passage, through the lens of disciple making.Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.comSee Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.comSee his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx