We Believe: A Deep Dive — Discipleship Is Learning to Follow Jesus Every Day
Join us this fall for We Believe: A Deep Dive, a special Wednesday night series led by Pastor Jeff Warren alongside guest scholars, theologians and professors as we explore the biblical truths and Baptist distinctives that have shaped the church for generations. Each evening concludes with a conversation and audience Q&A, offering practical insight into how these truths inform our everyday lives.
Our final session focuses on one of the most important questions every Christian can ask: What does it actually mean to follow Jesus every day?
Join us as discipleship expert Rick Howerton shares a compelling vision for making disciples who make disciples. Rick will explore why biblical discipleship is essential to both the Kingdom of God and the health of the local church, offering practical insight into how spiritual growth happens through intentional relationships, authentic small group community and a daily rhythm in God’s Word through DWELL.
Following Rick’s teaching, Keith Lowry and Caleb Rhoades will join him for a conversation about PCBC’s disciple-making strategy, highlighting how our church is intentionally equipping every believer to grow as a disciple of Jesus and become someone who helps others follow Christ. Together, they’ll explore practical next steps for living out the mission of making disciples in everyday life.
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ABOUT RICK
Rick spent thirteen years as an author, trainer, coach, and consultant at LifeWay Church Resources, three years with NavPress, and five years aiding churches for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Prior to these experiences he served as a Campus Minister on two campuses, a Teaching and Groups Pastor at a thriving church, and planted The Bridge Church in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Presently Rick is Central Groups Pastor at Lakepointe Church in Rockwall, Texas, a church with a weekly attendance of over 25,000, where he sets the pace for the Groups Ministry.
Rick has authored or co-authored multiple books, studies, and leader training resources including The Perpetually Growing Church: Best Practices of America’s Most Influential Churches, Disciples Path: A Practical Guide to Disciple Making, Deacon Ministry Handbook: A Practical Guide to Servant Leadership, A Different Kind of Tribe: Embracing the New Small Group Dynamic, Destination Community: Small Group Ministry Manual, The Gospel and the Truth: Living the Message of Jesus, Small Group Life Ministry Manual: A New Approach to Small Groups, Redeeming the Tears: a Journey Through Grief and Loss, Small Group Life: Kingdom, Small Group Kickoff Retreat: Experiential Training for Small Group Leaders, Great Beginnings: Your First Small Group Study, and Countdown: Launching and Leading Transformational Groups.
Rick’s varied ministry experiences as a pastor, teaching pastor, church planter, small group pastor, collegiate minister, elder, full-time trainer, and church consultant and having been a successful church planter gives him a perspective of church life that is all-encompassing and multi-dimensional. Rick is a highly sought-after communicator and trainer.
