While I do believe we are to present our best and most loving selves to God and the world, I am not here talking about bath soap. Instead S.O.A.P. is an anagram for a simple tool that can be used by yourself as a disciple and taught to others as…
God is at work in our world. When our Lord Jesus Christ returned to the right hand of the Father, He sent the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is stirring and drawing people to Him. So when we pray, we pray knowing that we are not alone. We pray not about…
Daily reading the Bible is important. It is one of the best predictors of spiritual progress. Daily Bible reading is an essential daily spiritual discipline. Men, women, young, and old benefit from being in God’s Word daily. This is an essential discipline as we mentor our disciples. I read an…
I was asked to attend a church in west Kentucky and share my observations with the pastor about Sunday School and worship. The church had 8 in Sunday School and 9 in worship, including me. Of the 9 in worship, only 3 appeared to be under age 65 (including myself).…
What is the key missing ingredient in disciple-making? Is it lack of leaders being discipled? Is it a spiritual problem? Is it sin? Is it lack of good materials? Is it lack of a reproducible model? Is it the lack of a strategy? All of the above contribute. But I…
Do you want to move discipleship to the next level through small groups and small classes? Working with the Discipleship Network of Kentucky, we have hosted a series of discipleship events in 2018: Discipleship: 1-on-1. This was on March 22 with Chuck Lawless. Discipleship: D-Groups (3-6). This was on May 24…
Are you seeking improvement in the overall health of your church? Do you need help equipping your leaders and members? Leaders, staff and volunteers in the areas of assimilation, church finances, revitalization, security, preschool/children’s ministry, prayer ministry, Sunday school, worship/music, women’s ministry, and youth ministry are all invited to come…
Would you like to increase second time guests? I read new member survey results from some Georgia churches in another denomination. The survey asked the question, “What brought you back to the church for your second visit?” Here were the responses: 44% said it was the warm inviting nature of…
Would you like to worship, be motivated, AND be discipled from sermons? Consider these simple ideas this Sunday: Be on time: Avoid rushing and missing preparation (see below). Enter worship with prayer: If you expect to encounter God in worship, you will be less likely to miss Him. Choose the best seat: Choose…
How do you disciple people who don’t show up? How much can preaching, Sunday School, or small groups help new Christians and disciples grow when they are irregularly present? Commitment is a sign of maturing but is often missing today. In Why Church Members Are Attending Less Frequently, Thom Rainer lists…
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.
