Ralph is a a veteran practitioner in disciple making and church multiplication, and one of NewBreed's key trainers and thought leaders.
Disciple Making on the Front Lines: Felix in Yaoundé, Cameroon
In Yaoundé, Cameroon, disciple making is not limited by language, geography, or church walls. It moves through relationships, long conversations, and weekly rhythms that stretch across borders. That is where Felix does his work. Felix has trained with NewBreed for years and now serves as a disciple maker and trainer among both English and French-speaking…
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The Discipology of Jesus: Why We Needed a New Word
Jesus is teaching again. A crowd has gathered-some curious, some skeptical, some hopeful. They lean in, waiting for clarity. They want answers. They want direction. They want something they can understand, agree with, and maybe even repeat to others. Jesus begins to speak. “A farmer went out to sow his seed…” And almost immediately, things…
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The Discipology of Jesus: Why We Needed a New Word
By Peyton Jones Sometimes the hardest problems to solve are the ones we think we already understand. Discipleship is one of those words. It is familiar. Comfortable. Frequently used. And yet, despite decades of conversation, conferences, and curriculum, disciple-making remains one of the church’s most persistent struggles. We talk about it constantly, but we rarely…
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Disciple Making Drift: The Shift from “Follow Me” to “Believe This”
Jesus didn’t begin with a list of beliefs. When he stepped onto the scene, his invitation was remarkably simple: “Follow me.” Not agree with this. Not understand this. Not even believe this-at least not at first. He invited people into proximity. Into movement. Into a shared life. The disciples learned by following and changed as…
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The Disciple-Making Dilemma Beneath Our Best Intentions
No one in church leadership thinks disciple-making is optional. Across denominations, networks, and traditions, disciple-making is one of the few things we all agree on. It shows up in mission statements. It fills conference schedules. It fuels podcasts, books, and training pipelines. If you asked a room full of pastors or ministry leaders whether making…
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Disciple Making Drift: When Disciple Making Becomes a Value Instead of a Practice
No one in church leadership thinks disciple making is unimportant. If you asked a room full of pastors, planters, or ministry leaders to raise their hand if disciple-making matters, every hand would go up. It’s written into our mission statements. It’s baked into our theology. It shows up in our language and our aspirations. Disciple…
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