A conversation expects listening and talking. It is sending and receiving ideas and thoughts. Even two people talking (without listening) is not conversation. How do we talk and listen to God? How do we help those we disciple to join together these two sides of a conversation with God? LISTENING…
My friend, Bob Mayfield, this week posted a practical post entitled How to Start a D-Group. I want to encourage you to read the entire post. Here are the first two sections: Why D-Groups? Disciples are best made in a community of close relationships. Jesus had Peter, James, and John.…
Dictionary.com defines a covenant as “an agreement, usually formal, between two or more persons to do or not do something specified.” Those involved in a discipleship covenant include the discipler, the disciple(s), and God. Check here to see an example of a Discipleship Covenant from Long Hollow Baptist Church, Hendersonville, TN.…
Living as Christ’s disciples is about knowledge and practice. It is about faith and works. It is about living out Christ’s words and actions. And R.O.P.E.S. can help us and our disciples. What tools have you used to help those you mentoring gain knowledge while also putting faith into action?…
You are invited for the third Discipleship Network of Kentucky event of 2018 Jesus said that we were to “go and make disciples” (Matt. 28:19). This is the primary responsibility of those who lead discipleship and small group ministries. During Discipleship: Small Groups (7+), we’ll answer the following questions: What…
I was reminded about the value of these six discipleship practice in an article entitled The D-Life Process. I encourage you to read the entire article. Here I want to share the six practices and then comment on each. Fellowship. Community and relationships are essential for discipleship. Even self-discipleship cannot…
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).…
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.
