Build Community and Commitment in Your Church
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How can pastors help people develop lasting relationships, grow spiritually, and stay committed to their church?
Josh Roberie welcomes Pastor Ben Murray of City Hope Church in Wichita Falls, Texas, for a practical conversation about building community and commitment through intentional discipleship.
Drawing from his book, Give God a Year, Ben shares how his church helps new believers understand what comes next and invites people into a year of growing in faith. They discuss strengthening small groups, developing consistent habits of Scripture reading and prayer, and helping people put their faith into practice.
Ben also shares what his recent sabbatical taught him about a sustainable pace and why friendships with other pastors matter for longevity in ministry.
Listen for ideas you can bring into your new believer follow-up, small group ministry, and discipleship pathway.
IN THIS EPISODE
00:00 The Gap Between Belief and Practice
02:59 The Journey of Faithfulness
05:45 The Challenge of Giving God a Year
09:05 Understanding Works vs. Discipleship
11:49 The Importance of Community
14:58 Establishing Daily Rhythms
17:50 Encouragement for Pastors
20:50 Conclusion and Resources
LINKS & RESOURCES
Get Give God a Year:
https://givegodayear.org/
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[email protected]
Connect with Ben:
https://www.instagram.com/cityhopeben/
Explore our free church leadership resources:
https://www.buildthe.church/resources/free-resources
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