I Created NewStart Discipleship For Pastors Like This

Sometimes people ask me: "Who is NewStart Discipleship for, ideally? Who is your target audience?" Well, wonder no more.

Meet Pastor Mike.

The Ideal Pastor NewStart Discipleship can Help

• Name: Pastor Mike

• Age: 45

• Gender: Male

• Marital Status: Married to Sarah

• Children: 3 children, ages 8, 12, and 16

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Theology

• Location: Suburban community in the Midwest

• Church Size: 75 regular attendees

• Church Type: Non-denominational, conservative theology

What does my ideal customer think and believe?

• Values: Deeply values spiritual growth, community, and biblical teaching.

• Beliefs: Believes in the importance of discipleship and the Great Commission.

• Challenges: Balancing pastoral duties with family life, feeling overwhelmed by the administrative and discipleship demands of the church, and struggling with limited resources.

• Goals: Wants to develop a clear discipleship pathway, grow the church spiritually and numerically, and ensure new believers are well-integrated and discipled effectively.
  

What are the pain points of this pastor on discipleship?

1. Lack of Resources: Often lacks the resources to develop comprehensive discipleship materials.

2. Time Constraints: Balances a part-time job with pastoral duties, leaving little time for creating discipleship programs.

3. Discipleship Strategy: Feels uncertain about the next steps in creating an effective discipleship plan.

4. Leadership Support: Needs strategies to get church leadership on board with discipleship initiatives.

5. Work/Life Balance: Struggles to find time for family and personal renewal amidst church responsibilities.

How does this pastor behave?

• Decision-Making: Prefers practical, actionable advice that can be implemented quickly. Values proven strategies over theoretical concepts.

• Learning Style: Engages well with video content, step-by-step guides, and interactive resources.

• Tech Savvy: Comfortable with basic technology but prefers user-friendly, straightforward tools. Nice if someone else does the work!

How NewStart Discipleship Helps Pastors like Mike:

1. Clear Discipleship Pathway: Provides a step-by-step guide to creating a discipleship pathway, reducing the need for Pastor Mike to develop materials from scratch.

2. Actionable Resources: Offers practical, ready-to-use tools like the NewStart Discipleship Journal and Obedience Challenge, which can be easily integrated into church activities.

3. Time Management: Helps Pastor Mike manage his time better by providing structured, easy-to-follow discipleship plans that can be delegated to church members.

4. Leadership Support: Includes resources to help Pastor Mike communicate the importance of discipleship to his church board and gain their support.

5. Work/Life Balance: With ready-made materials and coaching, Pastor Mike can focus on personal renewal and family time, knowing that the discipleship process is well-supported.

Mike's Favorite Resources:

• NewStart Discipleship Journal: A 50-day Bible reading plan for new Christians, with daily videos and journaling prompts.

• The Obedience Challenge: A 90-day Bible study focusing on the commands of Jesus, helping new believers to walk in obedience.

• The Baptism Challenge: A 21-day study on the meaning and significance of baptism, complete with daily videos and social media resources.

• Moving From Me to We: A 40-day study on the "one another" commands of Scripture, promoting community and connection within the church.

• Discipleship Coaching Program: A 10-session course that helps Pastor Mike develop a disciple-making mindset, create a clear discipleship pathway, and promote discipleship within his church.