“What’s the difference between mentoring and disciple making?”Is mentoring is the same as discipling? Or is disciple making simply religious language for mentoring? Or is it the other way around – mentoring is corporate speak for disciple making?

Pastors, church leaders, discipleship leaders, and Christian educators all agree on the biggest barrier to disciple making. What is it? Let's just say, Max Weber & Kimberly Wilkins were right!

Though every church has relationships, very few are relationally driven. Let me explain. Scripture tells us to love one another but most Christians “system one another” by pointing each other to books, Bible studies, and programs specifically designed to meet each need.

In a frenetic culture, the family mission statement serves as a pocket-compass. It simplifies life by bringing into focus our deepest values...

No matter how skilled or committed you are, some people just can’t be discipled. In fact, trying is just a waste of time. So, what makes someone undiscipleable? Here are four traits that, if any one is present, will prevent them from becoming a disciple maker: