Revitalizing New Believer Discipleship
from the STOKE IT UP podcast Hosted by Alan Stoddard
Summary In this episode of the Stoked Up Podcast, Alan Stoddard interviews Kenneth Priest about new believer discipleship. They discuss the alarming statistics regarding the lack of follow-up for new believers in churches, the challenges faced in discipling adults, and the importance of immediate engagement and community support. Kenneth shares insights from his experience and the development of a new resource aimed at helping churches implement effective discipleship strategies. The conversation emphasizes the need for a structured approach to nurturing new believers and creating a culture of discipleship within the church. Takeaways Only one in ten new believers is actually discipled. Most churches lack a strategy for new believer follow-up. Immediate engagement is crucial for new believers. Discipling should be a relational process, not just a program. Resources for new believers must be accessible and relevant. Creating a culture of discipleship requires intentionality. Decision guides can help facilitate follow-up and support. Engaging new believers in community enhances their growth. Churches need to train decision guides for effective follow-up. A structured approach to discipleship can lead to lasting change. Chapters 00:00 The Need for New Believer Follow-Up 10:17 Strategies for Effective Discipleship 20:08 Creating a Relational Discipleship Model 30:15 Implementing Decision Guides in Churches New Believer: How to Disciple to New Believers
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