The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast
Track Session 1: How We Make Disciples at Elevate City
· Summarized
Key takeaways
- Discipleship should be an engaging, structured pathway recognized from the first week of attending church.
- The vision for discipleship extends beyond individual growth; it aims to create a movement of 10,000 disciple-makers by 2033.
- Outreach is a critical element of discipleship; it begins with reaching those who are not yet believers.
- Equip programs focus on practical experiences and community building, ensuring tools for effective disciple-making.
- Active engagement in disciple-making efforts is vital for personal and community spiritual growth.
Summary
Introduction to Disciple Making at Elevate City
In this episode, Joey McLaughlin introduces listeners to the Disciple Making Pathway used at Elevate City Church. He emphasizes the importance of clearly defining the disciple-making journey for individuals within the church community. This pathway is introduced to new members from their first week, ensuring that everyone understands how to become disciples who make other disciples.
The Vision of Elevate City Church
Joey shares the vision statement of Elevate City, which is aimed at making disciples that know Jesus, follow Him, and lead others to do the same. By 2033, Joey hopes to have a culture of deep spiritual formation where 10,000 disciple-makers have emerged from their ministry initiatives, highlighting the urgency and passion for fulfilling the Great Commission.
Discipleship Process Overview
The discipleship pathway at Elevate City includes several key components: outreach, service, Base Camp, and Equip. Joey walks through each step, expressing that discipleship begins before someone becomes a believer and includes a focus on reaching out to the unchurched, equipping believers, and moving them into active roles within the church.
Equip and Equip X Programs
Joey elaborates on the 'Equip' program, a crucial part of the discipleship journey that trains individuals in gospel fluency, scripture reading, and prayer. He shares how the Equip X program continues on the path of deep discipleship and spiritual formation, helping individuals become reproducing disciple-makers. He stresses the importance of practical experiences and community within these programs.
Engagement in Disciple Making
A strong emphasis on engagement in disciple making is evident throughout the session. Joey recounts personal experiences and encourages listeners to actively participate in disciple-making efforts, reinforcing the notion that discipleship is not a passive process.
Sponsors
- Discipleship.org · Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making.
- 2026 National Disciple Making Forum · Join us at the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum.
Show notes
Joey will explain the strategy of one of the nations top Disciple Making Churches.
Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: https://discipleship.org/resources/
Join us at the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/
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