Men’s discipleship: big vs. small church

Chris Bolinger March 13, 2025

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Effective men's discipleship is critical to the health of every church, whatever its size.

Travis Edgar leads a small, Free Methodist church in a rural Pennsylvania town. Ronnie Cordrey leads men's ministry at one of the largest churches in America. While their approaches are very different, both men have learned that men's discipleship goes nowhere without authentic brotherhood bonds between leaders and the men they are discipling.

Their insights will inspire you to think differently about your role in developing godly men in your church and your other spheres of influence.

full interviews:

• Episode 42, "Incarnational Men's Discipleship with Pastor Travis Edgar"
• Episode 126, "Creating a Disciple-Making Culture with Men's Pastor, Ronnie Cordrey"

This episode originally appeared as Men's Discipleship: Big vs. Small Church — guests: Travis Edgar and Ronnie Cordrey on Throwing Mountains.

Follow Travis on Facebook and Instagram, and check out his church's website and Facebook page. Contact Ronnie via email.

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Chris Bolinger is the author of three men’s devotionals – 52 Weeks of Strength for Men, Daily Strength for Men, and Fuerzas para Cada Día para el Hombre – and the co-host of the Throwing Mountains podcast. He splits his time between northeast Ohio and southwest Florida. Against the advice of medical professionals, he remains a die-hard fan of Cleveland pro sports teams. Find him at mensdevotionals.com. Learn More »

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