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Recommended Resources for Disciple Makers
by Jim Putman: If you have read my books or posts or listened to my sermons, there should be no doubt in your mind that I believe discipleship begins with and is sustained by relationship. However, disciple makers also must be ready to give an answer, defend the faith, and […]
The Perfect Lie of Discipleship
By Joanne Kraft: Congratulations! You want to disciple someone. There is no greater ministry work than helping another to trust and follow Jesus. If you read Titus 2, you’ll discover all the ways you can teach another woman to love the Lord. Assisting the Lord to grow another woman in […]
The Danger of the Comparison Trap in the Body of Christ
by Jim Putman: With the rise of technology and social media platforms in the past few years, people now have a 24/7 window to look into the lives of those around us or in our world at any given time. Because of this, the temptation to compare our lives to […]
Developing Vision in Those You Disciple
by Justin Gravitt: What’s the most important part of a balloon? Though most of us have never thought about it, the first answer that comes to mind is the air inside it. After all, a helium-filled balloon is much different than one we blow up. Not to mention the fact […]
Have We Gotten Spiritual Maturity All Wrong?
by Jim Putman: “Too many Christians have accepted an improper definition of spiritual maturity, rather than understanding God’s definition. And this improper definition is only causing frustration, disappointment, and chaos in their lives, not to mention the lives of those they are discipling.” I’m sure some of you may consider […]
It’s Ordinary People—Ben Sobels on Breakthrough Disciple Making
by Ben Sobels: A Navy Seal, a horseshoer, a former drug addict who was homeless a few years ago, and a pastor sit around a table . . . Sounds like the start of a great joke, doesn’t it? Actually, it’s the make-up of my current discipleship group. We have […]
How to Actively Listen to God’s Voice During Your Day
By Dandelion Resourcing: How helpful would it be to sense God’s direction in the midst of an important conversation? How much would you like Jesus’ wisdom in advance of your meetings today? What would be the impact if you walked more closely with the Spirit in all your activities? As […]
A Discipleship Revolution
If we’re going to see revival in twenty-first century churches across America, it’s not going to happen without a discipleship revolution. This revolution needs to happen everywhere—in Baptist churches in Missouri, in Anglican churches in Arizona, in Pentecostal churches in Pennsylvania, in non-denominational churches in California, and beyond. It will […]
Sanctification is Possible!
Our speech reveals how we think, feel, and understand the world. Words shape us. But our theology determines our words. In fact, as we speak, our understanding of who God is and how we trust him is made manifest. This is something I have been considering deeply and regularly as […]
Weekly Update: What Do We Mean by “Disciple,” “Disciple Making,” and “Discipleship”?
by Bobby Harrington: Words matter. Definitions matter, especially with regard to words and concepts we find in Scripture. A particular word may carry different definitions and meanings, depending on one’s perspective, and this is true for discipleship language. That means we can use the same language about discipleship as someone […]