Why aren’t more Christians actually making disciples?

It’s easy to blame culture, busyness, or even the church. But the biggest barriers to living on mission aren’t “out there”… they’re internal.

In this podcast we break down 7 mental barriers that quietly shut down disciple-making—and how to push through them.

You’ll discover:

* Why some Christians never step into mission at all
* How lack of surrender (Romans 12) blocks obedience
* The truth about the Great Commission (Matthew 28)
* Why many believers feel stuck and don’t know how to start
* The hidden mindset that keeps ministry “professionalized”
* How the wrong model of church limits real impact

This isn’t about guilt or pressure.
It’s about clarity—and stepping into what Jesus actually called us to.

If you’re serious about following Jesus, this matters.

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The 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dna

https://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples.

It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

What if you could start your church over… from scratch?

[Note: The first line in this audio is "I finally got one" referring the an Etch-a-Sketch which I was holding up in the video version of this talk.]

In this second half of the final chapter in DNA of a Christ Follower we rethink how we approach church and the Christian life, especially when it comes to making disciples.

Instead of patching old systems, what if we went back to a blank slate and rebuilt everything around the actual mission Jesus gave us?

This teaching walks through a simple but challenging framework:

Step 1: Clearly State the Purpose
Are we truly focused on making disciples, or have other priorities taken over?

Step 2: Know What the Target Looks Like
What is a real follower of Jesus in character and conduct? If we don’t define it, we will drift.

Step 3: Build for the Result
Are our ministries producing disciple-makers, or just informed attendees?

Along the way, this segment addresses:

* Why modern church systems often struggle to produce disciples
* The danger of consumer Christianity
* The gap between teaching and actual equipping
* Why repentance, faith, and baptism must be the starting point

If you care about real disciple-making, this will challenge how you think about church, leadership, and your own walk with Christ.

Learn more at 12Church.net

Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:
https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Discover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.com

Learn more about 12Church: https://12church.net

Get access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:
https://www.12church.net/tools

The 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dna

https://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples.

It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

Why do so many churches feel like they’re spinning in circles?

In this excerpt from DNA of a Christ Follower, I use a striking analogy from “whirling disease” in fish to expose a deeper issue in the modern church. After more than 20 years in pastoral ministry, including work as a transitional pastor in churches in crisis, I’ve seen both the beauty and the brokenness of the church up close.

There is much to be grateful for. The church has cared for people, proclaimed truth, and carried the gospel forward for generations. But there is also confusion, drift, and a lack of clarity about what we are actually called to do.

Jesus gave a clear mission:
Make disciples.

Yet many churches have never clearly defined what a disciple is, and even fewer have aligned their time, energy, and resources around actually making them.

So the question becomes:
If we’re not measuring disciple-making… what are we doing?

In this excerpt we explore:

Why churches lose focus and “spin”
The danger of chasing what people want instead of what Jesus commanded
The difference between making disciples and making attendees
Why clarity and measurement matter in fulfilling the Great Commission

If you care about the future of the church, or want to live on mission as a follower of Jesus, this is a conversation worth engaging.

Scripture referenced:
Matthew 28:18–20
Acts 2:41
Acts 4:4

Learn more at 12Church.net

Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:
https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Discover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.com

Learn more about 12Church: https://12church.net

Get access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:
https://www.12church.net/tools

The 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dna

https://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples.

It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.