Grace, Grit & Grounds: S2:E4: From Pews to Practice

From Pews to Practice In this conversation, I sit down with my friend and fellow pastor Chris Field to talk about something the modern church cannot afford to ignore: discipleship. As Baptists, we have long been strong in evangelism. We know how to call people to faith. But what happens after that? What happens after the baptism, after the excitement, after the first steps? Chris has walked a unique path. After serving as a senior pastor, he now works a full-time secular job while strengthening churches as an interim and pulpit supply pastor. He has seen the inside of struggling congregations and thriving ones. He has seen what happens when churches focus on decisions but neglect formation. Together, we explore why discipleship often stalls, what maturity really looks like, and how moving beyond the pew into real community engagement can transform both believers and neighborhoods. This episode is for pastors, leaders, and everyday believers who want more than attendance numbers. It is for those who believe the Great Commission includes not just going, but growing. If you care about raising disciples who live their faith outside the building, this conversation is for you. #FromPewsToPractice #DiscipleshipMatters #ChurchLeadership #PastoralMinistry #BeyondTheWalls #ChristianFormation #GreatCommission #ChurchGrowth #FaithInAction #BaptistLife #StrengtheningChurches #ChristianPodcast