The DISCIPLESHIP ACCELERATOR PROCESS
Without a plan, success is accidental and failure isn't fixable.
DISCOVER
Assess and uncover current discipleship health.
DIAGNOSE
Identify obstacles and opportunities.
DREAM
Craft a renewed vision for growth.
DESIGN
Build a customized discipleship pathway.
DEPLOY
Implement and sustain the plan with expert support.
How it works
Our Discipleship Accelerator Process is available as a consulting project or a partnership relationship.
PHASE 1 – FIRST 60 DAYS
ASSESS AND ANALYZE
We partner with you to gather insights about the current state of discipleship in your church and analyze the findings to identify gaps, challenges, and areas for improvement.
DISCOVER
Assess and uncover the current state of discipleship.
QUESTION: What’s happening, really?
DIAGNOSE
Identify critical challenges and key opportunities, including the current pathway, how preaching affects spiritual growth, engagement and participation, and overall church leadership.
QUESTION: What must change?
PHASE 2 – MONTHS 3 - 4
BUILD A PLAN
We work with you to design an improved discipleship pathway through a flexible framework that retains your church culture, addresses issues, and leverages strengths.
DREAM
Envision a renewed pathway for spiritual growth.
QUESTION: What would a better pathway do for our church?
DESIGN
Build a clear, complete, and actionable discipleship strategy.
QUESTION: What specific steps do we need for our pathway?
PHASE 3 – MONTH 5 & BEYOND
IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE
We help you follow through. We coach you through executing your plan while evaluating along the way.
DEPLOY
Implement your new discipleship pathway and monitor progress.
QUESTION: How can we implement our plan and measure the results?
Let’s see how working together works best for you.
Hi. I'm Dr. Gavin Adams, founder of the Church Accelerator Community.
My 10 years of marketplace consulting plus over 15 years of ministry leadership gives me a unique and uncommon understanding of church and organizational challenges.
I’d love to partner with you and your church to help you grow yourself, your church, and the Kingdom.
“In just two months, 122 people gave to Centerpoint Church for the very first time, and we added 18 new recurring givers! Working with Gavin on our generosity system gave us a plan to grow giving and fully fund our church.”
Bryant Golden, Senior Pastor, Centerpoint Church – Tampa, FL
“These past few weeks have been so rich. The content is fabulous. It’s new. It’s stuff we’ve never really thought about before. It’s fresh and massively helpful.”
Duncan Banks, Network Director, Further Faster Church Network – UK
Dig deeper into the process...
PHASE 1 – ASSESS AND ANALYZE
DISCOVER
The Discover Phase is foundational to understanding the church’s current discipleship environment. Beyond the assessment survey, this phase includes several strategic activities to gather a full picture of the church’s discipleship efforts and identify opportunities for growth.
- Review and Renew the Mission and Vision
- Initiate Discipleship Assessments
- Spiritual Temperature Check
- Leadership Interviews
- Program and Pathway Analysis
- Metrics Review
- Benchmarking Against Thriving Churches
Key Deliverables:
- Assessment Survey Results
- Discovery Report
- Church Discipleship Profile
- Initial Recommendations
DIAGNOSE
The Diagnose phase involves analyzing the data, feedback, and insights gathered during the Discover phase to identify root causes of discipleship challenges and uncover actionable opportunities for growth. This phase requires both critical analysis and collaborative discussion to define the current state and create clarity about what needs to change.
- Data Analysis
- Participation Metrics
- Feedback Trends
- SWOT Analysis for Discipleship
- 4 Critical Questions Discussion
Key Deliverables:
- SWOT Analysis Report
- Current Discipleship Pathway Map
- Key Findings Summary
- Preparation for Next Phase
PHASE 2 – BUILD A PLAN
DREAM
The Dream phase focuses on envisioning a renewed discipleship pathway and aligning the church’s leadership around a clear vision for growth. This phase transitions from diagnosing challenges to casting a shared vision for the future. It’s a creative and collaborative process that inspires innovation and builds excitement for what’s possible.
- Collaborative Vision Casting
- Vision Alignment
- Building a Framework for Renewal
- Pathway Enhancements
- Programs and Resources Ideation
- Define Clear Next Steps
Key Deliverables:
- Discipleship Vision Document
- Pathway Framework
- Next Steps Playbook (Draft)
- Leadership Alignment
DESIGN
The Design phase transforms the vision developed in the Dream phase into a detailed, actionable discipleship pathway. It focuses on creating a structured plan that includes programs, resources, milestones, and strategies for implementation. This phase provides the clarity needed to operationalize the discipleship framework.
- Comprehensive Discipleship Pathway
- Programs and Resources Renewal and Redsign
- Established Metrics and Measurement Tools
- Address Barriers to Implementation
- Leadership and Volunteer Plan Considerations
Key Deliverables:
- Discipleship Pathway Map
- Program and Resource List
- Metrics Framework
- Implementation Strategy
- Leadership and Volunteer Plan
PHASE 3 – IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE A PLAN
DEPLOY
The Deploy phase focuses on implementing the designed discipleship pathway in the church context. This phase ensures a smooth rollout with adequate support, communication, and ongoing evaluation to sustain momentum and drive meaningful spiritual growth. It combines strategic execution with continuous improvement to help the pathway become part of the church’s culture.
- Launch the Pathway
- Train Leaders and Volunteers
- Communication Planning
- Monitor and Measure Progress
Key Deliverables:
- Launch Strategy
- Leader and Volunteer Training Plans
- Communication Resources
- Progress Monitoring Tools
- Feedback and Improvement Plan
