Sunday School & Discipleship - Kentucky Baptist Convention

Groups are an essential part of the church’s strategy for discipleship, evangelism, fellowship, and ministry.

Group discussion about God’s Word helps participants understand, own, and live out the truth while building strong relationships. Today groups meet on Sunday morning and through the week and at church, in homes, and businesses. Research has shown that 83% of those involved in groups are connected to the church five years later while only 16% of those not involved. And 50-100% of the lost who are active in a Bible study group for twelve months accept Jesus.

Jesus commanded His disciples (including us) to “Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them…teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20a, CSB). Evangelism AND teaching obedience were Jesus’s definition of making disciples. Disciple-making works from a conviction that those who drop out stop growing to be like Him and stop serving Him. The harvest needs more laborers, not fewer (Matthew 9:38).

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Discipleship isn’t optional—it’s the mission.

Jesus calls us to follow Him, become like Him, and join His agenda: seeking and saving the lost. When we spend time with Him, He transforms our hearts, habits, and purpose. Discipleship isn’t just about learning—it’s about living like Jesus and making more disciples. That’s why assimilation matters. When people drift from connection, they drift from growth. Healthy churches set clear expectations, create opportunities for involvement, build relationships, and connect people to groups—four essential “legs” that help every disciple stand strong and stay the course.

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Consultations

Consultations are conversations to help you move your plans forward. They involve listening, questions, and coaching. They can be in person, by phone or Zoom, or by email or text. Topics depend on your needs. They can range from leader enlistment to improvement, from starting new groups to organizing care, from creating a disciple-making strategy to developing a new member strategy, and much more.

Let’s get the conversation started! Contact Darryl Wilson at discipleship@kybaptist.org or call 502.489.3341 or 866.489.3341 (toll free in Kentucky).

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Training and Events

Training begins with a consultation to customize training to your needs. Training can be in person, at church or the association, or online. Let me know the day/time that works best for you. Training can focus on facilitating, teaching, curriculum, reaching new people, enlisting caregivers, starting new groups, spiritual disciplines, disciple-making or assimilation strategy, and much more.

Events are statewide, regional, or associational training which may be offered in multiple locations. Examples of events are EQUIP, Sunday School Still Matters, and +ONE.

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