45 Degrees Part 2

Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: discipleship.org/resources

Join us at the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making…

45 Degree Shifts: From Addition to Multiplication in Church Growth - Part 2

In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, host Josh Howard delves into four additional key shifts that churches need to make to move from addition to multiplication. Josh explores the transition from creating consumers to forming missionaries, empowering the priesthood of all believers, focusing on controllables over uncontrollables in metrics, and shifting from a church growth mindset to kingdom expansion. Using principles, stories, and practical examples, this episode is a must-listen for those looking to make a lasting impact for the Kingdom. Tune in to learn how small 45 degree shifts can lead to exponential growth and transformation.

00:00 Introduction and Recap

01:49 Shift 5: From Consumers to Missionaries

06:56 Shift 6: From Professionals to the Priesthood of All Believers

12:27 Shift 7: From Tracking Uncontrollables to Controllables

19:09 Shift 8: From Church Growth to Kingdom Expansion

22:29 Conclusion and Call to Action