Exponential 2013:DiscipleShift

Exponential  2013:DiscipleShift

The Week in Pictures and Quotes

Over the last three days (April 23-25), an estimated 30,000-plus attendees of the Exponential 2013 conference (both on-site in Orlando and throughout the world via the Exponential 2013 Webcast) were challenged and inspired to think seriously about what it means to make disciples who make disciples. Attendees heard from more than 25 leaders, such as Francis Chan, Craig Groeschel, Wayne Cordeiro, Andy Hawthorne, Larry Osborne, Randy Frazee, Alan Hirsch, Dave Ferguson and more. Below we've attempted to capture the experience in both quotes and photos. Watch for an expanded photo gallery next week. 

Francis Chan: "Discipleship is 'Follow my example as I follow Christ.'" photo by Mark Beeson

Wayne Cordeiro: "Leaders can teach what they know, but they will only reproduce who they are." photo by Mark Beeson

Mike Breen: "Jesus made disciples and got the church; we try to make the church and get disciples." photo by Mark Beeson #Exponential2013: A 140-Character Worldwide Conversation    For three days at various times, the #Exponential2013 hashtag trended at No. 1 and No. 2 on Twitter, generating interest from both faith-based and secular media. Hundreds of thousands of tweets were posted, capturing the insights of speakers, the experience of attendees, the connection of friendship, the practical takeaways. Below, we've gathered a small sampling of tweets. Over the coming weeks, we'll bring you a comprehensive collection of social media from #Exponential13:   Dave Ferguson "As churches let's measure how many we're sending, not accumulating."   Craig Groeschel "Being consumed by what people think of you is the fastest way to forget what God thinks of you."   Randy Frazee "The family needs to be restored as the ultimate small group."     Chris Hodges "A man on his face can't fail from that position."   John Burke "We have to intentionally equip people to follow Jesus and to multiply."   Jo Saxton "Christ's discipleship was the result of an accessible life."   Jim Putman "We have to get people out of worship services only and into relationships where they're discipled."   Greg Surratt "It's hugely important that you regularly sit with a group of people who love you and aren't impressed with you."   Alan Hirsch "We need to embody our truths in ways that make sense to people."