The Gospel, Disciple Making, and Matthew Bates
The word “gospel” is an important word for disciples and disciple makers.[i] The word means “good news.” The gospel is the good…
Disciple Making, Not Biden or Trump
My political posture has not changed. I posted a picture like this under Trump, and I post it now under Biden. My…
The Top 10 Disciple Making Books of 2020 to Read in 2021
As we start 2021, I am excited about the resources available for disciple makers and church leaders. We have great digital content…
The Stages of Disciple Making (Part 2)
In my previous post on this topic, I introduced the concept of the stages by which Jesus made disciple makers. I summarize…
The Stages of Disciple Making
Jesus Made Disciples in Five Phases Jesus took three and a half years before commissioning his disciples as disciple makers. His disciple…
What Was Jesus’ Disciple Making Method?
It was a tough few weeks for me. I was juggling my responsibilities with the church I serve as lead pastor. I…
10 Key Resources to Help You Be Effective in Disciple Making
Dear Discipleship-first Friends, You need solid, practical resources to help you be as God-honoring and effective at disciple making as possible. From…
Update: 10 High Impact Weekly Webinars and a New Online Community
Dear Discipleship-first Friends, We want to share with you some of our upcoming plans to help you and others become more effective…
Discipling People into a Worldview on Race
Dear Discipleship-first Friends, We are witnessing what feels like a civil war in North America. This low-grade conflict is not being fought…
Twelve Resources for This Cultural Moment
Discipleship-first Friends, The United States is the midst of big change. First, it was COVID-19 and all the changes around which everyone…
Discipling the Mind, Cultural Chaos, and Critical Theory
There is a lot happening under the surface in our culture. “I do not understand what is happening in our world ….
Meet Freedom in Christ Ministries, Our Disciple-Making Partner
Our goal is to help you find the best guides out there, so you can become a more effective disciple maker. That’s…
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