02 Joey McGlaughlin | Developing a Reproducible Disciple-Making Pathway

Summary

In this episode of the Nexus Church Planting Podcast, host Andrew Estes welcomes Joey McLaughlin, lead founding pastor of Elevate City Church in Atlanta, Georgia. They discuss the integration of discipleship into church DNA, the challenges of church planting, and the innovative Equip and EquipX programs designed to create deeply rooted disciple makers. Joey shares his personal journey and insights on multiplying leaders across generations while maintaining the importance of Sunday gatherings.

Takeaways

- Discipleship should be at the core of church activities, not just a component.
- Equip and EquipX programs are designed to create deeply rooted disciple makers.
- Sunday gatherings serve as a centering point for teaching and celebration.
- Church planting involves embracing challenges and learning from them.
- Multiplicative disciple making requires intentionality and relational investment.
- EquipX is a year-long spiritual formation journey.
- The mission is multiplication, and everyone is encouraged to lead.
- Discipleship involves both learning and teaching others.
- Movement is messy, but it's essential for growth.
- Sunday gatherings are likened to a locker room for strategy and celebration.

Sound bites

"Discipleship is our crown." 
"EquipX is a year-long journey." 
"Sunday is the locker room." 
"Movement is messy." 
"The mission is multiplication." 
"Equip is the tip of the spear." 
"Discipleship must be relational." 
"Sunday gatherings are for celebration." "
EquipX transforms disciple makers." 
"Church planting is a learning journey."

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00:00 Joey's Church Planting Journey
00:00:00 The Equip and EquipX Programs
00:00:01 Integrating Discipleship into Church DNA
00:00:01 The Role of Sunday Gatherings
00:00:02 Challenges and Insights in Church Planting
00:00:02 Conclusion and Resources

Keywords

church planting, discipleship, Equip program, Elevate City Church, Joey McLaughlin, Andrew Estes, Nexus Podcast, leadership, Sunday gatherings, disciple making