Hear more about Disciple-Making Culture through Brandon Guindon’s podcast series on this topic. And check out the video course that compliments the book.
So, what do we do when things like that happen? Make those who disagree walk the plank?
Absolutely not!
With every step we take, we need to honor the Lord—and we need to stop fighting like the devil for the things of God. Here are a few suggestions I would give:
1. Start living out a disciple-making culture in your home.
Allow the principles of a disciple-making culture to permeate the place you have the most important ministry, within your family.2. Start discipling someone that God has already placed into your life.
A senior pastor, staff members, or eldership cannot stop you from meeting to disciple someone in a local coffee shop. Live out disciple-making more organically than simply within your local church—all while being respectful of those who lead you and what they have asked of you in ministry.3. Practice disciple-making within your area of ministry.
Maybe you are in a situation where the whole church will not adopt disciple-making culture, but you can establish it in your own area of ministry. Over time, the culture could grow and begin affecting other ministries.4. Be willing to step away.
After walking through discussion, sharing your heart, and doing all that you can do, you might need to step away from the ministry. Several individuals I know have had to resign their positions and trust God with their next steps.5. Pray.
Pray and ask God to work in the hearts of those who are above you in leadership. Pray for revival and recognition of God’s truth. Finally, do not quit. The Holy Spirit can—and will—empower you to make disciples. Regardless of how difficult the culture you’re in might seem, I encourage you to take the most basic and simple steps you can to slowly shift the culture. God is a big God and he truly is at the helm of the ship. Trust him.Subscribe to HIM Publications to get weekly blogs like this delivered to your inbox.
