45 Degree Shifts: From Addition to Multiplication in Disciple Making

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Transforming Churches: 45-Degree Shifts from Addition to Multiplication - Disciple Maker's Podcast

Join Josh Howard in this solo episode of the Disciple Maker's Podcast as he discusses the essential '45-degree shifts' churches need to make to transition from addition to multiplication in discipleship. Josh outlines four key shifts: moving from knowledge-based to obedience-based discipleship, transforming churches from teaching centers to training centers, focusing on God's kingdom over personal church growth, and shifting from employing to deploying people. Drawing from his 16+ years of experience on the mission field in India, Josh offers practical insights for creating a disciple-making culture within churches. Reach out to Josh for further engagement and support in making these pivotal changes. Email: josh@discipleship.org.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:24 Understanding the 45 Degree Shift

03:05 Shift 1: Knowledge to Obedience

05:23 Shift 2: Teaching Center to Training Center

09:08 Shift 3: My Kingdom to God's Kingdom

13:19 Shift 4: Employing to Deploying

19:32 Conclusion and Call to Action