Discipleship Post-COVID-19
Lifeway Research Shows Encouraging Growth in Disciple Making
Lifeway Research Shows Encouraging Growth in Disciple Making
In this interview, Eric Geiger discusses the challenges and beauty of leading a diverse church in today's climate. "Christianity has become more tribal. Its challenging to shepherd people from so many different viewpoints, but its also beautiful."
The Lord runs to the brokenhearted. So I always feel my first response needs to be to run to them too, to let my heart break with theirs, says Eric Geiger on church leadership.
Throw out the playbook, not the mission. Learn about church growth during COVID-19.
"The invite culture has also grown at our church and people feel comfortable bringing their friends."
When leading in a time of change and uncertainty when everyone is trying to understand what the new reality is, its important to draw people's attention to what is not changing, as Kevin Geer helps people experience Jesus.
"People need content, but they also need connection. Disciples are made in small groups."
Jeff Bogue shares insights on leading Grace Church through challenging times, emphasizing initiatives like 'Pray for Your 3' to foster community healing.
"We streamlined our communication process so that it became more consistent. We knew that we had to be abundantly clear about the hearer’s best next step."