Movement Makers

How would you define the culture of your group? Everyone brings unspoken assumptions about what their group gatherings should be. In this episode, Pastors Shawn and Jonathan talk about the marks of a “Movement-minded” culture as compared to the dominant church culture as well as how to work towards changing your group culture. To access our Disciple Making Tools, you can use the Crossroads App or go to http://xr.church/disciplemakingtools

As followers of Jesus, giving is a journey, but it can be an intimidating subject to navigate. Yet, Scripture spends a great deal of time talking about money and how generosity marks the lives of those who follow Jesus. Jonathan recently sat down with Julie Bullock to cover a range of questions on the subject and how we can approach the topic both scripturally and with sensitivity.

Pastor Jonathan Cordle delivers a talk that he originally gave at Disciple Makers Training Camp 2023 on how to play the long game and principles that will ensure a fruitful ministry through group leadership.

Pastor Andrew Belko delivers a talk that he originally gave at Disciple Makers Training Camp 2023 on how to ensure your group is a house of prayer group. For group prayer ideas and tools, go to xr.church/disciplemakingtools and look under the Up section of “Life Group Tools.”

Anthony Jerrell speaks at Disciple Makers Training Camp 2023 on the basics of Discovery Bible Studies and how they help others come to discover God at work through scripture and their own life. For Discovery Bible tools, visit xr.church/disciplemakingtools.

Anthony Jerrell speaks at Disciple Makers Training Camp 2023 on how to create a B.L.E.S.S. Plan. For the B.L.E.S.S. Plan worksheet, go to xr.church/disciplemakingtools and look under the Out section of “Life Group Tools.”

Pastor Christy Gibas speaks about the “birds and bees” of group multiplication at Disciple Makers Training Camp 2023.

Jonathan Cordle, Christy Gibas, and Ryan Kick sit down to talk about how the kingdom of God is brought about through relationships.

Dr. Bellini has an amazing story to share about his own journey following Jesus as well as how he has lived out his calling to make disciples. Given at the Awakening Conference 2022 leadership dinner.

The Multiply session of Life Group Training Camp 2022 that helps groups to know how to make intentional steps towards multiplying new groups. Taught by Jonathan Cordle and Christy Gibas. Access Life Group tools via the Crossroads app in Disciple Making Tools or at https://xr.church/life-groups/disciple-making-resources/

The “In” session of Life Group Training Camp 2022 that addresses the challenges to living as God’s family. Taught by Shawn Lehman. Panel discussion led by Bekah Locke with Steve Cordle and Christy Gibas. Access Life Group tools via the Crossroads app in Disciple Making Tools or at https://xr.church/life-groups/disciple-making-resources/

This is the opening session of Life Group Training Camp 2022, taught by Jonathan Cordle. This talk explore is the potential and challenges of bringing the kingdom of God through Life Groups. Find the Growth Gauge tool on the Crossroads app or at https://xr.church/life-groups/disciple-making-resources

The “Out” session of Life Group Training Camp 2022, heloung groups to reach missional potential by identify who they feel called to BLESS. Taught by Andrew Belko. Find the Out: Mission Field exercise on the Crossroads app in Disciple Making Tools or at https://xr.church/life-groups/disciple-making-resources

Jonathan and Christy talk about how intentionality leads to impact for disciple making leaders.

Jonathan and Christy have a conversation with Steve Cordle about why being a practitioner of faith matters for discipleship.

Jonathan and Christy sit down with Rachel Swihart to talk about the challenges and opportunities of multiplying groups.

Jonathan and Christy sit down with Barb Turner to talk about her discipleship journey and the heart of worship.

Shawn Lehman and Liana Glenn lead a training for group leaders on how groups can be outward-focused through the BLESS rhythms. For more information on Pray and Play and to use the BLESS Growth Gauge tool, go to xr.church/prayandplay.

Jonathan and Christy talk about a core question and process that catalyzes new leaders to multiply kingdom impact.

Jonathan talks about how we think about holistic groups, what they do, and why they matter.