What if the biggest challenge facing churches today isn’t a lack of teaching, but a failure to make disciples the way Jesus did?
In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, Josh Howard sits down with Moose Bright of the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) to explore what it really takes to build a church culture focused on making disciples who make disciples.
Moose shares a powerful conviction: somewhere along the way, churches separated the teachings of Jesus from the methods of Jesus. While we’ve become skilled at communicating biblical truth, we’ve often overlooked the relational, intentional approach Jesus modeled when He invested in His disciples.
Together, Josh and Moose discuss why church leaders must shift from doing all the ministry themselves to equipping everyday believers to carry out the mission. They explore the importance of prioritizing disciple making over programs, developing mature leaders who can reproduce themselves, and building relationships that lead to lasting spiritual growth.
Moose also shares practical insights from nearly three decades of experience helping churches make this transition through the Relational Discipleship Network, including coaching cohorts, leadership development, and immersive training experiences designed to help churches put relational discipleship into practice.
Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or everyday follower of Jesus, this conversation will challenge you to evaluate your priorities and take practical steps toward a lifestyle of intentional disciple making.
Are we simply teaching people about Jesus, or are we actually making disciples the way Jesus did?
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