40 Years of Disciple-Making: Lessons from Experience

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Podcast episode featuring Kent Bateman & Dennis Fuller.

Summary

What does nearly four decades of faithful disciple-making look like? In this episode, we sit down with Dennis Fuller - a longtime member of City Church - to talk about what he’s learned after almost 40 years of pouring into others.

From being discipled as a shy high school student through Young Life to investing in generations of men who are now making disciples themselves, Dennis shares practical wisdom, honest stories, and encouragement for anyone stepping into disciple-making for the first time.

As Dennis reminds us: the worst-case scenario of making disciples is that you get more of Jesus.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

  • Why relationship is the foundation of real disciple-making

  • The importance of Scripture as “stakes in the ground” for your life

  • Why discipleship must flow from personal intimacy with Jesus

  • The role of patience and why growth almost never happens overnight

  • Common fears that hold people back (feeling unqualified, awkward, or unsure)

  • Why asking good questions matters more than having all the answers

  • Why faithfulness, not visible results, is the measure of success

  • The surprising gift disciple-making gives back to you

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