Are you hoping to be a leader in the church? In your generation? There's a lot of advice out there for you. Most of it is terrible because it is based on the idea of a good leader being a successful top-down corporate-type leader where "bigger is better," "the highly educated are better," "richer is… Continue reading Lineage of the Lowly: Lead Like Moses
There is a religion that is deeply meaningful to a person, deeply touching, deeply emotional, but with absolutely no real result or healing. The Christian religion is not simply about a declaration of belief, outward signs devotion, or obeying a moral code. It is also not a distant fear of a God you do not… Continue reading Converts From Empty Religion to Vibrant Relationship
"...whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked." 1 John 2:6 Jesus was a Jewish rabbi. He taught at synagogues, but he also had a following of people who literally walked with Him. They traveled and taught together walking roads together. They ate together. They sat… Continue reading Real Discipleship is Walking as Jesus Walked
Making disciples, loving those in need, furthering His work in the world...So now we know what He wants, but can we give it to Him? Can I offer my life up to disciple the nations and serve those in need? Is there enough money to send me out to make disciples and work on the… Continue reading Poverty in the Kingdom of Abundance
To make a disciple of Christ we have to BE disciples of Christ and move forward as brothers and sisters together. As a disciple-maker, you move into this relationship not as "one above the other," but only as one with longevity, steadfastness, and experience in the faith. The qualifications for discipleship do not change. These… Continue reading Basic Qualifications of a Disciple of Jesus
Making disciples starts with knowing why you are doing it. Reason #1: Love-Driven Obedience to Christ Plain and Simple. He told His followers to disciple the nations. Are you a followers of Jesus? Then that means YOU! (it also means if you are NOT doing it, you are not obeying Jesus, and that means you… Continue reading Know Why You Are Making Disciples
Here is a beautiful picture of how we the church have lost the art of making disciples. "One Spring, my family and I were traveling through Florida on our way from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa. As we were driving along, I was impressed by the beauty of the acres and acres of orange groves. As… Continue reading How To Make Disciples: The Machine is Broken
