Bob Hulett
Tonight we
interviewed Bob Hulett. He was a very
passionate individual, who also was very intentional about what he does. The two things that excite him are leadership
and reaching people who are lost. We
started by talking about how salvation is more of a “dimmer switch” than a
“light switch,” and is a journey we go on.
Bob said John 4 is one of the best Bible chapters on understanding
discipleship. Something he said that I
thought was really good: “Your role in the process isn’t as important as your
goal in the process.”
THE WAY TO A MAN’S HEART
Bob
admonished that our ministry won’t thrive unless we understand
discipleship. We are not in the
babysitting business; we have to be taking people somewhere. People will commit to why you do something more than to what you do. Something
interesting Bob brought up that his church doesn’t do is asking anything from
businesses for big events. They don’t
ever ask for donations. This is to break
the mentality that the church just wants to take stuff. In fact, they once bought a $50.00 gift card
and put the company on their website, listed them as a sponsor on the website,
and told the owner that they just wanted to help his business!
He has found that this approach is
much more effective and breaks the negative mentality of selfish church. He brought up the quote, “The quickest way to
a man’s heart is through his stomach.”
You reach lost people when you meet their needs. I thought this was a very profound thought.
THE DISCIPLESHIP CYCLE
Bob then broke down “The
Discipleship Cycle,” a way that his church connects people to Jesus and then
disciples them.
1.
Bridge Event
a.
The Why:
b.
A non-threatening, positive first experience
with the church for those who have no previous experience. Big Days, Community Investments, Mailings
2.
Partnership Service
a.
To provide an opportunity to move people from
pre-believer & explorers to believers and followers of Jesus.
3.
Connection | Communities
a.
To provide a biblical context for discipleship
through doing life together with other believers. This provides a place for the service, study,
and social components of discipleship, “b-groups”, “b-teams”
The Discipleship Process
Bob then shared his discipleship process. Essentially, this is getting someone from
being a non-believer to being a disciple.
I found this to be incredibly valuable in understanding discipleship and
outlining a clear goal in the discipleship process.
1.
Non-Believer
a.
No previous experience or knowledge of Christ,
going to church, or relationship with a believer
b.
Non-attender
2.
Pre-Believer
a.
Non-attender
b.
Experience some form of organized religions, has
had exposure to a Christ follower, or has a friendship with a Christ Follower
3.
Explorer
a.
Partnership Service (between Explorer and
Believer)
b.
Experienced a Bridge Event, or been invited to
church by a friend. They are beginning
to explore what faith in Jesus is really all about by attending church,
participating in a community group of the church, or have a faith exploring
relationship with a believer.
4.
Believer
a.
Discipleship
b.
A decision to begin their spiritual journey
occurs. They may not fully understand
what church and Jesus are all about but they want to take the first step in
following Jesus.
5.
Follower
a.
Discipleship
b.
Regularly attends church, is beginning to make
life changes, serves in ministry, and is daily making living for Christ a
priority.
6.
Disciple
a.
Spends consistent time reading the Bible and
praying. Serves actively in ministry,
discipling others, gives regularly and sacrificially, intentionally makes
friends with non-believers in hopes of sharing Jesus with them, and is using
their time, talents, and treasure to show Jesus to the world.
7.
Leader
8.
Hiring People
DO LESS AND LEAD MORE
Bob talked
about leadership, and how that differs from doing things. He said that 80% of ministry is leading, and
20% is ministry. “If you can’t lead, you
won’t last…or you’ll last in a little church.”
You can’t always be doing everything; you have to be leading people to
do it. I thought that this was really
powerful in understanding my role in a church.
He also
talked about developing a culture of leadership. He said that he has done well because he has
stayed in his “sweet spot” in ministry, and worked within his strengths. When he didn’t stay in his strengths, he
ended up doing more and leading less. He
admonished us to “do less and lead more.”
Another great quote of his was, “If you want to grow as a leader, you
have to become a learner.”
Bob talked
about how every good leader learns this about themselves and their teams:
-Strengths
-Personality
-Passions
-Life
Seasons
-Life
Experience
A person’s
strengths are broken up into 5 areas: Executing, Influencing, Relationship
Building, and Strategy. Bob talked about
how there is no one who is truly well rounded; there are simply some things you’ll
never be good at. He isn’t afraid of his
weaknesses, and finds others who are good at it. Just like he stays in his “sweet spot,” your
leaders need to stay in theirs as well.
Stay in your passion.
I really
thought Bob Hulett was great to have in class.
He was very passionate, and sometimes was a little overboard…but I
thought his insight was incredible and valuable. I have actually memorized his discipleship
process, and hope that I can begin to sharpen my mind and become as intentional
as he is.
People he listens to:
Andy Stanley leadership podcast
Perry Noble
Stephen Furtick
Jonathan Martin
“Greater” by Stephen Furtick
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