Turning Good Intentions into Real Discipleship
Many churches celebrate when someone places their faith in Christ. And rightly so. But the question that often follows is just as important. What happens next?
Helping new believers grow into mature followers of Jesus is at the heart of the Great Commission. Jesus did not simply call the Church to gather crowds. He called us to make disciples.
As Matthew 28:19 reminds us, the mission is clear: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.”
In this conversation, Pastor Darrel Stettler reflects honestly on his own journey. For a long time, he admits he was simply “winging it” when it came to discipling new believers. What helped him most was moving from good intentions to a clear and repeatable pathway that anyone in the church could use.
His encouragement is simple and hopeful. If you have ever wondered how to move people from conversion to real spiritual growth, this conversation offers practical wisdom and fresh encouragement for your ministry.
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How can churches make discipleship more practical for everyday people?
Join us as Pastor Darrel Stettler shares practical insight for pastors who want to make discipleship simpler, stronger, and easier to reproduce.
In This Episode Your Team Will Learn
Why discipleship often feels harder to sustain than pastors expect
How greater clarity can help churches build more effective pathways
Why simplicity makes discipleship easier to reproduce
What a practical starting point can look like in everyday church life
Discussion Questions
Where does discipleship feel clear in our church, and where does it feel less defined?
Is our current approach simple enough for others to repeat with confidence?
What are we hoping discipleship produces in the life of a believer here?
What is one step we could take to make discipleship more intentional this month?"
Small steps matter. When we faithfully invest in people, God often grows more fruit than we can see in the moment.
See You Next Week,
The Church Staff Huddle Team
