The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast
Small Circles, Big Impact | Steve McCoy
· Summarized
Key takeaways
- Discipleship should be intentional and relational, structured around Jesus' model of engaging with individuals in varying group sizes.
- The Small Circle tool is crafted to empower everyday individuals in their disciple-making efforts, providing the necessary resources and confidence.
- Moving beyond mere information transfer is crucial; discipleship is about transformational experiences that foster deeper relationships.
- A solid theological foundation is necessary for effective discipleship, alongside practical tools that facilitate engagement and application.
- Leaders should actively work to cultivate a culture of discipleship within their churches, encouraging members to take part in disciple-making journeys.
Summary
Introduction to Steve McCoy and 360 Church
Steve McCoy, lead pastor of 360 Church, shares his experience in church planting over 11 years ago. He emphasizes the importance of discipleship as a core element of the church's formation and growth. The conversation highlights how the journey of ministry has evolved alongside the church's commitment to making disciples effectively from the very start.
Intentional Strategy for Disciple Making
McCoy discusses the concept of 'three circles' that visually represent the church's disciple-making strategy: large weekend worship gatherings, mid-sized small groups, and intimate one-to-one discipleship. This structure is designed to foster deeper connections, emphasizing that true discipleship goes beyond traditional group settings, aiming instead for relational depth.
The Small Circle Tool
The Small Circle tool is introduced as a practical resource designed to assist individuals in becoming effective disciple-makers. McCoy explains its development and importance in providing everyday church members – referred to as 'soccer moms' or 'truck driver Teds' – with the confidence and resources needed to engage in meaningful discipleship.
Breaking Beyond Information Transfer
A conversation around the risks of equating knowledge with disciple-making highlight the need for transformative experiences over simple information transfer. McCoy shares insights on how to engage deeply with potential disciples, emphasizing that true teaching involves heart-to-heart interactions and real-life applications.
Practical Implementation of Discipleship Tools
McCoy explains the structure of their discipleship sessions, aiming for a balance between theological teaching and personal engagement. Tools focus on fostering relationships and experiential learning, underscoring the necessity of a solid doctrinal foundation in preparing individuals to become disciple-makers themselves.
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The episode concludes with an encouragement for church leaders to equip and empower their congregations for disciple-making. McCoy expresses the vision of creating a disciple-making culture that is accessible to everyone, ensuring that individuals feel prepared to take on the responsibility of helping others grow spiritually.
Sponsors
- Small Circle · The recipe for a culture of discipleship requires some indispensable ingredients and among the essentials are two primary components: intentional strategy and tools. Without these, a culture is rarely developed and disciple making is left to random chance and this is a predicament that smallcircle aims to resolve by providing tools designed to catalyze a one-to-one disciple-making culture within local churches.
Show notes
Intentional Discipleship – Small Circles, Big Impact | Steve McCoy
To view Small Circles Resources visit: https://www.smallcircle.com/
The recipe for a culture of discipleship requires some indispensable ingredients and among the essentials are two primary components: intentional strategy and tools. Without these, a culture is rarely developed and disciple making is left to random chance and this is a predicament that smallcircle aims to resolve by providing tools designed to catalyze a one-to-one disciple-making culture within local churches. Join Bobby Harrington (Discipleship.org Founder and Executive Director) as he interacts with Steve McCoy who is a senior pastor and the visionary behind small circle.
Key Takeaways Discipleship in Three Circles | Steve McCoy
00:00 Introduction and Background of Steve McCoy 00:27 The 360 Church and Its Discipleship Philosophy 04:27 Intentional Strategy for Disciple Making 05:07 The Importance of Relational Depth in Small Groups 08:24 Introducing the Small Circle Tool 08:33 The Why Behind the Tool 11:38 Developing Confidence in Everyday Disciple Makers 17:58 Structuring the Discipleship Tools 29:59 The Flexibility of One-to-One Discipleship 30:23 Tools for the Disciple Maker 30:53 Journaling and Scripture Memory 31:36 Additional Resources and Reading 33:36 Purchasing and Costs of Discipleship Materials 34:21 Introduction to the Small Circle App 37:32 Navigating the App and Its Features 44:42 Global Reach and Language Translations 52:56 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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In this insightful video, Steve McCoy, lead pastor at 360 Church, shares his unique approach to disciple-making that originates from Jesus' methods. McCoy discusses his journey from church planting to leading a thriving congregation that emphasizes intentional discipleship. Central to this approach is the concept of the '360 Church,' represented by three circles: large weekend worship gatherings, mid-sized small groups, and intimate one-on-one or micro-group discipleship settings. This method aims to replicate Jesus' relational disciple-making style, fostering deeper connections and spiritual growth among church members.
McCoy outlines the various levels of discipleship at 360 Church, such as congregational worship, deeper discussions in small groups, and highly personalized one-on-one discipleship relationships. He also introduces a discipleship tool called 'Small Circle,' which is available for free on mobile apps and features a range of resources structured to ease everyday people into disciple-making roles. The tool includes detailed lesson plans, scripture, memory verses, and methods for fostering a strong relational depth.
The discussion further goes into the importance of practical tools in empowering individuals like 'truck driver Ted' to become effective disciple-makers. Steve McCoy emphasizes the necessity of providing everyday church members with the confidence and resources to engage in discipleship, thereby creating a movement within the church community. Today's video promotes the logical use of discipleship tools that go beyond mere information transfer to achieve life transformation and relational depth.
This video is a must-watch for church leaders, pastors, and anyone interested in practical disciple-making strategies. Tune in to learn how intentional and relational discipleship can transform both individuals and entire church communities.
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