Off the Sidelines: A CBI Podcast

Central Bible Institute
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Short, practical discipleship training to help believers serve the church, share the gospel, and make disciples. A 15-minute leadership podcast from Central Bible Institute, the deployment center of Central Church in Collierville, TN.

Episodes

  1. 23H AGO

    You've Been Lied To: Who Disciple-Making Is Actually For

    Most Christians assume disciple-making is for pastors, extroverts, or people with theological degrees. But what if that belief is actually the reason so many believers stay on the sidelines? In this episode of Off the Sidelines, Pastor Greg and Briana Sukert expose the common myths that keep ordinary Christians from stepping into the mission Jesus gave every believer. You will learn: Why disciple-making is not a personality typeThe lies many churchgoers believe about ministryWhat Scripture actually says about discipleshipWhy faithfulness matters more than resultsSimple ways to start discipling someone this week

    14 min

  2. MAR 9

    The Mission of Jesus Is the Mission of His People

    Jesus did not save His people to sit on the sidelines. He saved us to join Him in His mission. In this episode of Off the Sidelines, Pastor Greg and Briana Sukert unpack a foundational truth for every believer: the mission of Jesus is the mission of His people. This call is not just for pastors, missionaries, or seminary-trained Christians. It is for every follower of Christ. If you’ve been attending church but not actively engaging in ministry, this episode is a direct challenge to get off the sidelines and take your next step. You'll learn: Why passive church attendance is not the same as discipleshipHow the missio Dei shapes the Christian lifeWhy every believer is called to serve and make disciplesPractical ways to begin serving right where you areA challenge for men and women to embrace Christlike service

    12 min

  3. MAR 2

    What Is a Disciple? (And Why There Are No Sidelines)

    What does it actually mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Many Christians attend church, believe the right things, and love Jesus—but still feel like spectators when it comes to ministry. In this first episode of Off the Sidelines, Pastor Greg and Briana Sukert open Scripture to define what a true disciple really is. Looking at Jesus’ call in Matthew 4, they explain how biblical discipleship transforms a believer’s head, heart, and hands—leading us not only to follow Christ but to join His mission of making disciples. You’ll learn: Why discipleship always leads to actionThe three marks of a true discipleWhy serving the church is not optional for believersHow fear and confusion keep many Christians on the sidelinesOne simple step you can take this week to begin serving

    14 min
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Short, practical discipleship training to help believers serve the church, share the gospel, and make disciples. A 15-minute leadership podcast from Central Bible Institute, the deployment center of Central Church in Collierville, TN.

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    Central Bible Institute
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