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The State of Discipleship: A Barna Report Produced in Partnership with The Navigators
The State of Discipleship A Barna Report Produced in Partnership with The Navigators Author:Barna Group A Barna Report Produced in Partnership with The Navigators, with content specific to the discipleship programs of The Navigators organization. — What is the current state of discipleship in the U.S.? How is it defined and understood? What are the hallmarks of transformative discipleship, and how do we measure its outcomes? What resources and mode... more »ls are necessary for effective discipleship in the 21st century?
With these questions in mind, The Navigators commissioned Barna Group to design a comprehensive, multi-phase study of U.S. churches, leaders and Christian adults. The State of Discipleship is the culmination of Barna's research and analysis.
In this report you will find:
Statistics on discipleship activities, methods and outcomes, including charts, graphs and other data visualizationsAn examination of various terms, definitions and objectives related to discipleship and of the impact of these preferences on effectivenessInsights from leaders whose churches exemplify excellence in discipleshipAssessment of The Navigators' brand, methods and resources within the broader ecosystem of U.S. discipleship effortsImplications and recommendations based on the research for educators, pastors, leaders and other discipleship practitionersMaking disciples is an imperative delivered by Jesus in the Great Commission. The State of Discipleship evaluates how effectively the Church is carrying out that command and where there is need for better models or mindsets - or both.« less