Let me ask three questions. First, what is the fruit of an orange tree? In groups, I have heard answers of “an orange” and “seeds.” Some might also say that the tree produces leaves, shade, and a little windbreak–so these would be fruit of sorts. And each of those answers are at…
Do you have a personal disciple-making vision? Does your church have a disciple-making vision? Vision starts with God.
When I think about practicing right things, lessons from chess apply to discipleship. We must develop right and consistent discipleship practices.
Steve McCoy from SmallCircle.com has been invited to share about a simple strategy and tools to help you disciple others.
In some churches half of members are inactive disciples. Many have not attended in years. I will share steps in the effort toward restoration.
Agree upon definitions for inactive church members. Then raise the spiritual temperature in the church for restoration of them.
In some churches half of members are inactive disciples. Many have not attended in years. As a result, access to these individuals is frequently difficult.
We have planned several great events focused on disciple-making best practices for the months ahead. Gather your discipleship team, save these dates, and plan to attend. Watch this blog and the Kentucky Baptist Convention website for more details of these discipleship events. Save a combined $15 on events 1-4 by…
It is true. They are waiting on you. On page 165, Matt Mikalatos in his book, Good News for a Change: How to Talk to Anyone about Jesus, says just that.
Should new believers be discipled? The title question assumes that new disciples need and benefit from investment by disciplers. The question is “who.”
Two encounters are critical. First, the leader encounters God in His Word and is changed. Second, the leader guides the group to have a life-changing encounter.
In John 13:34-35, three times Jesus said, “Love one another.” Your group is the ideal place to practice and launch the kind of love for one another that shows the world that we are His disciples.