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Thu, Aug 21
|COHATCH Polaris -- The Meridian Room
[CDN] Disciplemaking Essentials: Series Intro + Why Disciplemaking?
With a huge variety in approaches to how to structure church, it's a valid question: why focus on disciplemaking, and what do we even mean when we say that? This talk will set up our series for the year and will dive into some fascinating research.
Time & Location
Aug 21, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
COHATCH Polaris -- The Meridian Room, 1554 Polaris Pkwy suite 325, Columbus, OH 43240, USA
Event Details
"Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'” - Matthew 28:18-20
This often-quoted passage on making disciples has been interpreted in a myriad of ways throughout history and across theological traditions. But how should we think about this command, practically? What does the Bible say about what disciplemaking can or should look like? Join us to consider these questions, dive into some fascinating research, and get a road map for our 2025-2026 lunch series.
Rachel Smith, director of the Columbus Discipleship Network under For Columbus, will kick off this series. With more than two decades of personal disciplemaking experience across a variety of ages and contexts, she knows that there are always new challenges, questions, and room for improvement in our discipleship. This is where community is key. Join us for this lunch, and consider joining a cohort for the 2025-2026 season!
Columbus Discipleship Network meets the third Thursday of the month for inspiration, equipping, and community for everyday disciplemakers. A catered lunch is provided free of charge, but we do ask that you RSVP. Feel free to invite anyone you think may benefit.