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Navigator colleague Denny Holbert has written a lovely article on his ministry, similar to mine, of helping pastors have an effective disciple-making ministry. I commend Pastoring Pastors: Cultivating a Culture of Disciplemaking<\/a> in its entirety. For this blog, I just want to highlight his action steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Steps for Pastors to Prioritize Disciplemaking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help pastors make disciplemaking their church\u2019s heartbeat, I guide them through these actionable steps:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Model It First<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A disciplemaking culture starts with leadership. If pastors don\u2019t intentionally disciple a few people, their churches won\u2019t follow suit. I challenge them to invest deeply in a few, just as Jesus did.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Focus on Relationships Over Programs<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Churches often mistake events for disciplemaking. I help pastors shift from running programs to fostering intentional relationships that lead to transformation.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Equip Others to Lead<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Disciplemaking shouldn\u2019t rest solely on the pastor\u2019s shoulders. I encourage pastors to train and release leaders who will multiply the work.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Measure What Matters<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Many churches track attendance and giving but fail to measure spiritual multiplication. I help pastors assess disciplemaking progress\u2014who is growing, who is discipling others, and how the culture is shifting.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Make It Simple and Reproducible<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Overcomplicating disciplemaking kills momentum. I work with pastors to create a process that\u2019s clear, sustainable, and easy to replicate.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    They’re all good, but I really like #4, “Measure what matters.” I wrote most recently about measurement on February 12, 2025: What Gets Measured Gets Managed<\/a>. Denny suggests we count:<\/p>\n\n\n\n