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Discipleship Is Incarnational: Why the Shift From Addition to Multiplication Starts With Proximity
For years, churches have thrown everything they have at “more.” More programs. More events. More seats filled. But the honest truth? Addition has never been enough to form people into the likeness of Jesus—let alone multiply disciple-makers.
If you're sensing that pressure mounting in your own ministry, good. It means you’re awake to the same reality Jesus confronted in His day: crowds don’t equal transformation. Proximity does. Presence does. Shared life does.
In our recent Discipleship Is Incarnational webinar, Brian Phipps and Jason Phelps unpacked why the shift to multiplication doesn’t start with a new curriculum or a rebranded ministry strategy. It starts with leaders who are willing to move toward people—not to impress them, but to invest in them.
The church doesn’t need bigger personalities. It needs embodied disciple-makers. And that shift is already happening.
The Power of 360° Support: October’s Theme for Disciple-Making Leaders
Too many leaders don’t last — not because they lack passion or calling, but because they lack support. That’s why this month, Disciples Made is shining a spotlight on one of the most essential ingredients to a sustainable disciple-making life: 360-degree accountability.
Forget the outdated version of accountability that feels like punishment. In the Disciples Made ecosystem, accountability is life-giving. It’s about people who will encourage you toward your God-given goals, celebrate when you win, and lovingly spur you on when you fall behind.
This isn’t just about having one mentor or spiritual coach. It’s about building a complete support circle — your Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy — that helps you stay healthy, thrive in your calling, and ultimately, leave a lasting legacy.
If you’re serious about finishing well and helping others do the same, don’t miss this month’s deep dive into the power of 360° support. It might just change everything.
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why I Stopped Carrying Ministry Alone
After nearly two decades in ministry, Jason Phelps was burned out, carrying the weight of church leadership alone. But everything changed when his church partnered with Disciples Made. In this honest reflection, Jason shares how our 12-month Platinum Coaching Journey helped him raise up everyday leaders, reshape culture, and rediscover the joy of multiplying disciples. If you're tired of doing it all, this is your invitation to experience breakthrough.

