The Everyday Pastor

Prepare People for Church Discipline

Episode Summary

Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst explore the often-overlooked biblical practice of church discipline, explaining its loving purpose, importance for healthy congregations, and how to cultivate a church culture where it is understood and embraced.

Episode Notes

Practicing church discipline is a vital biblical responsibility that’s often ignored in our modern age. In this episode, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss what church discipline is (and isn’t), why healthy congregations practice it, and why it’s actually a form of love. Drawing from experience, they also offer advice for fostering a culture in your church where discipline will seem faithful, not foreign.

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