Intentional Discipleship: Chip Hugh's Journey with the Tennessee Titans | Disciple Makers Podcast

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In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, we are joined by Chip Hugh, long-term friend of discipleship.org and former leader of the B1 Make One ministry. Currently serving as the chaplain and team development coach for the Tennessee Titans, Chip shares his unique journey of integrating faith and leadership in professional sports. Learn about his approach to shaping a positive team culture, the lessons that translate to disciple-making in churches, and the power of praying for just one person to impact deeply. Stay tuned to hear about Chip’s upcoming book, 'Made to Win,' and how you can get a free copy at the upcoming forum in Houston. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that combines intentionality, vocational ministry, and leadership development.

Key Takeaways 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:59 Chip Hugh's Role with the Tennessee Titans 04:15 Shaping Team Culture and Leadership 08:39 Personal Stories and Impact of Discipleship 14:59 The Power of One-on-One Discipleship 19:39 Upcoming Events and Book Release 24:02 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Activate the priesthood. Multiplication cannot be done by one pastor or a team of educated ministers. It takes the entire body of Christ to accomplish the task. This track will detail on time training for the equipping of the saints for the work of the Lord.

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In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, host Josh Howard addresses church leaders who feel a deep, unexplainable ache for more within the church. He explores the tension between the current church structure and the dynamic, multiplying church described in the Book of Acts. Howard argues for a 'dual operating system' church that integrates both visible Sunday gatherings and an invisible system of disciple-making relationships, prayer, and missionary work. Drawing on historical examples like John Wesley and the Moravian Church, he emphasizes the need for dual engines to fuel both gathering and scattering, formation and multiplication. Howard calls on leaders to start small, embrace disciple-making, and reinvigorate the church by embedding New Testament principles into its structure, all while maintaining unity and honoring existing church frameworks.