Entrepreneurial church leader Todd Wilson shares insights on the church growth movement and the importance of disciple making movements. Todd’s journey from a nuclear engineer to a ministry leader highlights his passion for a discipleship church model.
Todd discusses the historical context of the growth of the church, emphasizing the need for a shift from traditional methods to a more sustainable church growth strategy. He argues that the focus should be on creating a discipleship church that fosters disciple making movements. Todd discusses the pitfalls of focusing solely on numbers in church growth, emphasizing the need for a shift towards discipleship and church planting.
The conversation delves into the challenges faced by churches today, such as the reliance on programs that do not reproduce themselves. Todd suggests that a successful church growth strategy involves empowering individuals to become everyday missionaries, contributing to the growth of the church.
Focus on creating a discipleship church environment.Encourage disciple making movements to ensure sustainable growth.Implement a church growth strategy that adapts to modern challenges.
Practical steps include fostering a culture of mentorship and leadership development within the church. This approach not only supports the growth of the church but also aligns with the principles of disciple making movements.
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How Did We Get Here? Examining 70 Years of the Church Growth Movement by Todd Wilson
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