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Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Chad Alvarez : S3E5

What happens when a business leader catches a vision for making disciples? In this powerful conversation, Craig Etheredge and Ben Borgman sit down with Chad Alvarez—an accomplished entrepreneur, faithful family man, and a board member at discipleFIRST—to explore how leaders can align their influence with Jesus’ model for ministry.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Coaching: http://disciplefirst.com/coaching/

Productivity as a Disciple-Making Leader : S3E4

Craig Etheredge and Ben Borgman sit down with Cameron Bundy—a seasoned ministry practitioner and trusted discipleFIRST trainer—for a conversation that hits at the heart of a challenge every leader faces: staying focused on what matters most.

Go to the episode webpage to download the accompanying listening guide:

https://disciplefirst.com/podcast/productivity-as-a-disciple-making-leader-s3e4/

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Coaching: http://disciplefirst.com/coaching/

Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Pastor David Pothier : S3E3

In this powerful conversation, hosts Ben Borgman and Glenn Underhill connect with David Pothier, senior pastor of La Chapelle Church in Montreal, to unpack what it looks like to ignite a disciple-making movement in one of the most secular, post-Christian environments in North America.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Coaching: http://disciplefirst.com/coaching/

CrossCreek Network: https://www.crosscreekchurch.com/crosscreeknetwork

Cultivating Leaders of Leaders in Your Church : S3E2

What happens when a leader stops trying to do it all and starts empowering others to lead? In this episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Craig Etheredge and Ben Borgman sit down with Cameron Bundy, Adult Ministry Pastor at Cross Creek Church, to unpack a powerful shift in ministry leadership.

Go to the episode webpage to download the accompanying listening guide:

https://disciplefirst.com/podcast/cultivating-leaders-of-leaders-in-your-church/

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Coaching: http://disciplefirst.com/coaching/

Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Pastor Israel Iluz : S3E1

Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge launch Season Three with a powerful conversation featuring special guest, Pastor Israel Iluz. In this compelling episode, Pastor Israel shares his extraordinary journey of planting a church in northern Israel—an area marked by spiritual resistance, war, and political instability.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Coaching: http://disciplefirst.com/coaching/

CrossCreek Network: https://www.crosscreekchurch.com/crosscreeknetwork

How to cast an Intentional Vision : S2E12

In this episode, host Ben Borgman is joined by Craig Etheredge and Glenn Underhill to discuss one of the most critical aspects of leadership: casting a compelling vision. Building on a previous conversation about crafting vision, this episode explores how leaders can communicate their God-given mission effectively at every level of their organization.

Go to the episode webpage to download the accompanying listening guide: https://disciplefirst.com/podcast/how-to-cast-an-intentional-vision/

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Coaching: http://disciplefirst.com/coaching/

Crafting an Intentional Vision : S2E11

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the art of crafting an intentional vision. Focusing on simplicity and practicality, they explore the critical balance between inspirational, long-term goals and actionable, short-term plans.

Go to the episode webpage to download the accompanying listening guide: https://disciplefirst.com/podcast/crafting-an-intentional-vision/

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

http://disciplefirst.com/coaching/

Encouraging Multipliers : S2E10

In this episode, we’ll discuss 5 proven steps to keep disciple-makers motivated. We’ll look at tools and resources available, such as books and blogs. Additionally, we’ll discuss the power of a disciple-making community.

Go to the episode webpage to download the accompanying free worksheet: https://disciplefirst.com/podcast/encouraging-multipliers/

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

http://disciplefirst.com/coaching/

The Urgency for Church-Planting : S2E9

In this episode, we dive into the power of the synergy between disciple-making and church planting, featuring hosts Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge alongside special guest Clay Holcomb, Executive Director of CrossCreek Network. Together, we’ll explore how church planters can overcome cultural barriers utilizing the methods and model of Jesus—whether in West Africa, Israel, Cambodia, or North America. Jesus had a heart for people, invested in others to multiply himself and grow disciples who share the same mission …and so should we.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Asking for Help, The Value of Coaching : S2E8

Coaching offers pastors a fresh perspective to help them stay focused on what truly matters, work through real-world challenges, and create healthy environments for disciple-making. Learn about discipleFIRST’s approach to coaching, which goes beyond just the principles of making disciples, adapting to the individual context and needs of each leader.

Special link from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Empowering Disciple-Making Women : S2E7

In this episode, titled “Empowering Disciple-Making Women,” we delve deep into the transformative journey of women within the church who are stepping into leadership and disciple-making roles. Joining our host, Ben Borgman, are esteemed guests and board members, Kyle Phillips and Andrea Murphy.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

The Right Way through Conflict : S2E6

In today’s episode, we’re delving into a crucial and often challenging aspect of leadership—conflict resolution. Join us as we explore strategies for addressing and resolving conflicts within the church by following the example set by Jesus. We’ll be discussing how to navigate the emotional undercurrents of conflict before transitioning to problem-solving, and how understanding different perspectives can lead to true reconciliation.

Go to the episode webpage to download the accompanying free ebook: https://disciplefirst.com/podcast/the-right-way-through-conflict/