Hi Friends,
It was wonderful to meet so many of you at Exponential in March! It always fills my tank to be around fellow shepherds and hear what God is doing in your communities.
As we turn our attention post-Easter to discipling our members, planning for fall, and lining up our summer reading list, I want to draw your attention to two new books that got a lot of buzz at the conference: Multiplier, by Dave Ferguson and Discipology, by Payton Jones.
In Multiplier: How Healthy Leaders Create Lasting Impact, Dave encourages us that expanding the mission of Jesus isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. We have to lead with health, or we won’t last. So how do healthy leaders start and grow movements? They multiply.
In Discipology: The Art and Science of Making Disciples, Payton reminds us that the modern church is facing a discipleship crisis. Research shows that only one-third of Christians in America are actively engaged in making disciples--leaving a massive gap in the mission Jesus gave us. Jones challenges pastors, church leaders, and ministry teams to return to the original model of discipleship that Jesus demonstrated.
As always, if there’s anything I can do to serve you better or help you find the right resources for this season, please don’t hesitate to reach out. It’s truly an honor to come alongside you.
—Eric
ChurchSource Account Manager & Youth Pastor