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. 1D AGO

    Don’t Lead Alone: How to Start Mentoring Someone in Your Group

    You weren’t called to lead alone — you were called to multiply leaders. Many small group leaders unintentionally build dependency instead of discipleship. But healthy groups don’t revolve around one person — they multiply through intentional mentoring. In this episode, we explore why raising up new leaders is essential to the mission of the church and how to start mentoring someone in your group right now. Drawing from Scripture and practical ministry experience, we’ll walk through a simple framework for identifying, investing in, and launching new leaders. If you want your small group to grow, multiply, and make a lasting impact beyond your leadership, this episode is for you.  👉 Ready to serve in ministry? Get trained and deployed at CentralBibleInstitute.org

    13 min

  2. APR 6

    When One Voice Dominates: Shepherding Healthy Group Discussions

    One voice can quietly destroy an entire small group. When one person dominates the conversation, quieter members stop sharing, engagement drops, and eventually the group begins to lose its health. But this isn’t just a leadership challenge — it’s a biblical one. In this episode, we explore why every voice matters in the body of Christ and how small group leaders can shepherd conversations with wisdom, grace, and courage. Drawing from Scripture and practical ministry experience, we’ll show you how to redirect conversations gently, disciple talkative members, and create space for meaningful spiritual growth. If you want to build a healthy small group where everyone is cared for and growing in Christ, this episode is for you. 👉 Ready to serve in ministry? Get trained and deployed at CentralBibleInstitute.org

    10 min

  3. MAR 30

    Truth Without Trust: Why People Won’t Listen to You

    You can have all the right answers—and still change nothing. Many Christians fail in ministry not because they lack biblical truth, but because they refuse to pursue the hearts of the people we are trying to reach. In this episode, we explore why truth without trust falls flat in the context of the body of Christ, and how to build the kind of relational equity that pursues hearts with God’s Word. Drawing from Scripture and biblical counseling principles, we’ll show you how to move from surface-level conversations to meaningful, life-changing ministry. If you want your influence to actually reach people—not just impress them—this episode is for you. 👉 Ready to serve in ministry? Get trained and deployed at CentralBibleInstitute.org

    13 min

  4. MAR 23

    The 5 Marks of a Small Group That Actually Changes Lives

    If no one’s life has changed in six months, it’s time to ask: is this a small group—or just a social club? In this episode, we break down the five biblical marks of a small group that actually produces life change. From Scripture-saturated depth to authentic vulnerability and mission-driven discipleship, this episode will challenge how you think about community and equip you to build something that truly transforms lives. Whether you’re leading a group, part of one, or thinking about starting one—this is your roadmap. 👉 Ready to serve in ministry? Get trained & deployed at CentralBibleInstitute.org

    14 min

  5. MAR 16

    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, we expose the common myths that keep ordinary Christians from stepping into the mission Jesus gave every believer. 👉 Ready to serve in ministry? Get trained & deployed at CentralBibleInstitute.org

    14 min

  6. 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, we 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. 👉 Ready to serve in ministry? Get trained & deployed at CentralBibleInstitute.org

    12 min

  7. 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 in ministry. In this first episode of Off the Sidelines, we open Scripture to define what a true disciple really is. Looking at Jesus’ call in Matthew 4, we 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. 👉 Ready to serve in ministry? Get trained & deployed at CentralBibleInstitute.org

    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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