Discipleship.org National Forum

Jesus-style disciple making is the greatest mission on earth—and it is the solution to almost every problem that plagues Christians and the church. We want to help you gain clarity about the dangers and the peril for Christians and Christianity when disciple making is not present. Discipleship is the core mission of the church, but it’s sadly lacking in most churches.

So, you have a big challenge. We face this challenge together. We have partners that can help you.

Discipleship·org wants to help you by introducing you to key disciple-making principles, partners, and networks. I am sharing this perspective with you because in the weeks and months that are in front of us, we will be introducing you to our partner organizations and networks that share a common commitment to Jesus-style disciple making.

Leadership transformations

A transformed leader means a transformed organization.

leadershiptransformation.org

Our mission is the spiritual transformation of leaders and teams. Transformation takes place over time, but the internal condition of the leaders' soul must be right. The greatest transformation comes during times when we quiet ourselves long enough to listen attentively to God, to one another, and to what’s stirring in our own hearts.

At LTI, we seek to increase the "attentiveness quotient" within individuals and teams – helping them to become more aware of God's presence and direction as he forms them more into the likeness of His son Jesus, gives them discernment for the path ahead, and renews their strength as only He can. In all that we offer, our mission is to cultivate vibrant spirituality and attentive discernment in Christian leaders and their teams.

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Gordon Divinity School and Conwell Theological Seminary were both from the Baptist heritage. When Gordon-Conwell was refounded in 1969, however, the seminary was purposefully founded with no specific Christian denominational affiliation. Today, Gordon-Conwell has students from over 90 different denominations, as well as students from over 40 countries around the world. Theologically, the Statement of Faith^[24] and the Mission and Purpose^[25] of the seminary are based on Protestant and evangelical doctrines, such as biblical inerrancy.

Arrow leadership

Personal. Intentional. Transformational.

We’ve helped over 1,000 leaders experience these words through the Arrow Leadership Program.

With Jesus-centered leadership as our goal, we recognize that deep, lasting transformation takes time. That’s why the Arrow Leadership Program isn’t a quick-fix event. It’s a 15-18 month journey.

We also recognize that transformation happens best in community. That’s why we cultivate a safe community environment where you can process life and leadership with seasoned mentors and a lifelong network of peers.

A recent assessment of the Arrow Leadership Program demonstrated that 100% of participants have been positively impacted by the program, with 98% immensely or significantly impacted in at least one key area of development.

EMERGING STREAM

Melissa McEachern - Arrow Story from Arrow Leadership

EXECUTIVE STREAM

Greg Jones Arrow Story from Arrow Leadership

The Verge network 

vergenetwork.org 

erge Network exists to equip leaders for mission. Verge Network is for church leaders, students, entrepreneurs, artists, urban innovators, business leaders, community development specialists, non-profit leaders, church planters and everyday leaders – anyone pursuing the mission of God, in community, whatever the context, for the sake of the Gospel.

Verge leaders and churches are engaged in the mission of God, centered around the gospel, in community, and understand the value of staying current on issues surrounding the mission of God. Verge Network has a passionate and engaged audience of leaders who want to see the Gospel change them, change their communities, change the neighbors and change the world.

With over 250,000 members, students and subscribers you are joining an incredible tribe of missional leaders who also want to see God change their worlds.

Thom Rainer Ministries

churchanswers.com 

hom S. Rainer is the founder and CEO of Church Answers, an online community and resource for church leaders. Prior to founding Church Answers, Rainer served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Before coming to LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. He is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Master of Divinity and Ph.D. degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

In addition to speaking in hundreds of venues over the past 20 years, Rainer led Rainer Group, a church and denominational consulting firm, from 1990 to 2005. The firm provided church health insights to over 500 churches and other organizations over that period.

Rainer and his wife, Nellie Jo, have three grown sons: Sam, Art and Jess, who are married to Erin, Sarah and Rachel respectively. The Rainers have ten grandchildren: Canon, Maggie, Nathaniel, Will (with the Lord), Harper, Bren, Joshua, Collins, Joel, and James.

He is the author of more than two dozen books, including I Am a Church Member, Breakout Churches, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Simple Life, Simple Church, Raising Dad, The Millennials, Essential Church, and Who Moved My Pulpit?

GREAT COMMANDMENT NETWORK

The Great Commandment Network

A global network empowering people to experience and reproduce great relationships through loving God and others.

greatcommandment.net 

We express this relational message, rooted in the Great Commandment and Great Commission, through resources, training, events, and videos.