Tag: craig etheredge
Multiplying A Movement
by Craig Etheredge: The sun was bright, and the sky was clear as I climbed on top of Mount Arbel. This mountain is a special one in the life of Jesus and special to those who follow Him. It stands today, as it did over two thousand years ago, as […]
Dealing with Disappointment in Disciple Making
by Craig Etheredge: As you invest your life in people, some will disappoint you. There will be people you poured yourlife into who never really take hold of Jesus and follow Him completely. There will be some that start strong but fall away. Others will oppose you and resist any […]
Living a Holy Life
by Discipleship.org: Obeying Jesus means living a holy life. The term holiness has fallen on hard times these days. Just try avoiding something that might be morally questionable and wait for it. People will say you have a “holier than thou” attitude or will call you a “holy roller.” The word […]
Crafting Your Christ Story
by Craig Etheredge: Share your story in a compelling way. The Apostle Paul was on trial for his life. The charges against him were telling people that Jesus is King and calling everyone to trust and follow Him. However in a day when Caesar demanded ultimate loyalty, Paul’s message was a […]
The Power of Your Story
by Craig Etheredge: You have a powerful story. Believe it or not, you already have a very effective tool that will help you point people to Jesus Christ. That tool is your personal story. Every believer has a story, and when you tell how Jesus encountered you and changed your life, […]
How Do You Make Disciples?
by Craig Etheredge: I love asking pastors that question. Not long ago, I sat around a conference table with several pastors, professors, and denominational leaders. We were all there to talk about discipleship. When the question was asked about how disciples are made, the thoughts were pretty vague and varied. Most […]
How to Move from Informational to Relational Discipleship
by Bobby Harrington: Maybe you are like most church leaders in North America – you are confused about what is meant by the expression “discipleship”. Is it a class? Is it Bible study? Is it Scripture memorization? When people talk about discipleship that is what a lot of them mean. […]
Multiplying a Movement
by Craig Etheredge: The sun was bright, and the sky was clear as I climbed on top of Mount Arbel. This mountain is a special one in the life of Jesus and special to those who follow Him. It stands today, as it did over two thousand years ago, as one […]
What’s Holding You Back?
by Craig Etheredge: The greatest hindrance to living outward is focusing inward. Not long ago, I sat in a restaurant with my friend, Greg, as we caught up on all the happenings in our families. I have known Greg for many years, stretching all the way back to when he was […]
Compelled by Love
by Craig Etheredge: Sharing the Gospel is motivated by love. Jesus came to earth because of our desperate need, but He also was compelled by His deep love for you and me. Love is what drove Him to the cross. Take a moment to reflect on the words Jesus shared with […]