Many pastors today preach a gospel that makes converts but not disciples. This results from “non-discipleship gospels,” which exclude the necessity to follow Jesus from their message. Making disciples requires intentionality, starting with the foundation of what we teach those in our care.

How we present the message of Jesus has powerful implications. There are many differing “gospels” in the Church today. We need to reclaim the power and responsibility of the Kingdom-focused, Discipleship Gospel.

Ben grew up in Australia and got saved while caddying on golf’s PGA Tour in 1995. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master of Theology degree in 2000. Ben became the senior pastor of Cypress Community Church in 2010. Ben is married to his wife Joni, and they have five kids, all of whom they’ve launched! He is passionate about preaching the gospel, making disciples, and planting churches. He co-wrote a book with his good friend, Bill Hull, titled The Discipleship Gospel.