Jim Putman is the co-founder and Senior Pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho. Jim holds degrees from Boise State University and Boise Bible College. He is the author of three books: Church Is a Team Sport (2008), Real-Life Discipleship (2010), and The Power of Together (2016). He also co-authored five books with others: Real-Life Discipleship Training Manual (2010) (with Avery Willis, Brandon Guindon, and Bill Krause), DiscipleShift (2013) (with Bobby Harrington and Robert Coleman), Hope For The Prodigal (2017) (with Bill Putman), The Revolutionary Disciple (2021) (with Chad Harrington) and RelationShift (2023).

Jim's passion is discipleship through small groups. With his background in sports and coaching, he believes in the value of strong coaching as a means to disciple others. He and his wife, along with their 3 sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren, live in scenic Northern Idaho.

SESSIONS

Track Session 1: Discipleship Culture: Leadership Strategies Everyone Can Use
Culture is what governs your organization when you are not looking. Culture is the unspoken expectations and patterns of behaviors that people operate under, and you can and must actively set and keep the culture of your team and church. Discipleship Culture sets out to see, develop, and invest in people. Come learn the strategies and tools to help you set a disciple making culture.
Time: Wednesday, 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Location: Community Life Center
Speakers: Jim Putman and Mark "Moose" Bright

MAIN SESSION/FORUM 3: Practices and Behaviors in a Disciple Making Culture
Jason Shepperd: Our Disciple Making Practices at the Church Project
Jim Putman: Our Key Staff Disciple Making Practices at Real Life Ministries
Day / Time: Thursday, 9:15am – 10:45am
Location: Worship Center

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