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