Discipleship Framework

How it works

A group of four to six people works best for this process. Fewer than that may leave gaps in your roadmap, while more can lead to drawn-out discussions.
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Who should those four to six people be? That’s up to you, but here are three guiding questions:

Who represents your congregation?
Aim for diversity in age, gender, and background to reflect the full range of your church community.
Do we have both staff and non-staff?
Including key volunteers can provide unique insights beyond the church staff perspective.
Who are the catalysts and potential roadblocks?
Catalysts embrace change and drive progress. Roadblocks may need convincing but can ultimately strengthen the process and become advocates.

Prayerfully consider your options, extend invitations, and when your team is ready, let’s begin!

Create Thriving Cultures of Discipleship in Your Church!

Discipleship Framework is a 6-month course bundle that helps church leaders build environments where people can grow in their faith and deepen their connection with God and others.

With over 30 videos, a signature leadership team strategic process, and hundreds of supporting documents, it is a one-stop, consulting in-a-box resource to help you have a thriving culture of discipleship in your local church.

When it comes to discipleship, three pivotal questions often come to mind:
Do we have an intentional plan for making disciples?
Is that plan actually working?
Do we have the leaders needed to bring it to life?
Discipleship Framework offers a proven process to help you answer these questions and develop a strategy that fits your church’s unique context—practical, sustainable, and ready to put into action!
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Course #1
Foundations
Course #1

Foundations

Answering the Question:
Do we have an intentional plan for making disciples?
Who’s It For?
Church leaders and advisory team members.
What’s the Problem?
Most discipleship resources jump straight into what to do without helping us rethink how we approach discipleship.
What’s the Solution?
Before we focus on doing discipleship, we need to rethink how we understand growth. This course helps you build a strong foundation by reflecting on change theory, what Jesus taught about spiritual growth, and how true transformation starts from the inside out—not the outside in.
Suggested Time Frame:
1 month—or binge it all in a day if you prefer!
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How it works

Gather your team. Who should be on your advisory team (all the stuff up top)
Watch the videos together
Discuss and do homework assignments
Set the date for your next meeting

What’s inside?

DF Foundation Videos:

  • Searching for the Right Answers to the Wrong Questions
  • Lens of Grace
  • Environments of Growth

Supplemental Teaching:

  • Defining Growth
  • Seasons of Growth
  • Cycle of Growth
End Result:
A deeper understanding of how people truly grow, setting the stage for a more intentional discipleship strategy.
Course #2
Discipleship Framework
Course #2

Discipleship Framework

Answering the Question:
Is our discipleship plan actually working?
Who’s It For?
Church leaders and advisory team members
What’s the Problem?
Churches often jump straight into small group methods without first defining a clear discipleship goal. As a result, they don’t know if they’re truly heading in the right direction.
What’s the Solution?
This course guides you through building a two-page Discipleship Framework Roadmap. By clarifying the desired outcomes, you’ll align staff and leaders around a solid, sustainable plan—one that shows you whether or not your approach is effective.
Suggested Time Frame:
About 2 months

How it works

Gather your team. Who should be on your advisory team (all the stuff up top)
Watch the videos together
Discuss and do homework assignments
Set the date for your next meeting

What’s inside?

Before the DF Course (for the leader/convener):

  • Introduction
  • Who should be part of the process?
  • Preparing for your first meeting

DF Course - Team Meetings (for all advisory team members):

  • Meeting 1: DF Course Kick-Off
  • Meeting 2 (Intro): Our Big Hope for Groups
  • Meeting 2 (Outro): Defining Leader Development
  • Meeting 3: Leader Development Section
  • Meeting 4: Leader Support + Group Path Sections
  • Meeting 5: Group Support Section
  • Meeting 6 (Intro): Writing an Action Plan
  • Meeting 6 (Outro): DF Wrap-Up
End Result:
You’ll leave with a concise roadmap that gives your church a clear, measurable direction for relational discipleship.
Course #3 & #4
Leader Development & Leader Support
Course #3 & #4

Leader Development & Leader Support

Answering the Question:
Do we have the leaders needed to bring it to life?
Who’s It For?
Current, future, and potential group leaders.
What’s the Problem?
Developing leaders is a long, messy process, but it’s essential. Healthy leaders create healthy groups, fueling a thriving ministry.
What’s the Solution?
A pipeline of strong leaders who will lead thriving groups for years to come, with the ongoing support to stay effective and sustainable.

Are there men and women in your church who stand out as potential small group leaders? You see their character and heart for others, even if they haven’t stepped into leadership yet—or perhaps they don’t see themselves as leaders. These are the individuals you want to motivate, inspire, and encourage to take that next step into leading within your church community.
Course 3

How it works

Gather your team. Who should be on your team? Leaders you are seeking to develop
Watch the videos (either together, or send them out as homework assignments)
Gather and discuss
Set the date for your next meeting
Course 4

How it works

Gather your team. Who should be on your team? Current leaders
Watch the videos (either together, or send them out as homework assignments)
Gather and discuss
Set the date for your next meeting

Your current leaders need more than just a title—they need support to thrive. They require a solid onboarding process to equip them for success, as well as ongoing care, encouragement, and appreciation. Providing them with practical tools and resources ensures they feel valued and empowered to lead effectively. This section is designed to meet those needs and set your leaders up for lasting impact.

What’s inside?

Part 1:

For the Leader/Convener (before starting the course)

  • Introduction

Leader Development Course (for volunteer leaders being developed):

  • Session 1: Introduction
  • Session 2: Look Back
  • Session 3: Look Up
  • Session 4: Look In
  • Session 5: Look Around

Part 2:

For the Leader/Convener (before starting the course):

  • Overview

For Onboarding Leaders (5 Key Components of Great Leadership):

  • Component 1: Destination
  • Component 2: Captain
  • Component 3: Crew
  • Component 4: Ship
  • Component 5: Route

For Leaders (Development Topics):

  • Spiritual Rhythms
  • Conflict
  • Asking Good Questions
End Result:
Leaders will gain the tools and support needed to develop and sustain healthy, thriving groups. Their leadership will be both effective and sustainable, setting the stage for long-term growth in your ministry.
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