How to Reach Middle School Students for Christ
When I began in youth ministry over thirty years ago, the statistics were compelling. I don’t think they’ve changed much. Here’s what…
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5 Levels of Obedience Tool
“Justin, sit down!” Enraged, I stood for a few beats more. Then I sat down. Sort of. My eyes glared at my…
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Finding Redemption and Purpose in our Desperate Need for God
Nobody likes hitting the wall. Athletes hit the wall when they can’t go any farther. Students hit the wall when they can’t…
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How to Follow Jesus’ Example of Fishing for People
After Jesus invited His first followers to become “fishers of men” Matthew 4.19ESV, He took them on six “fishing trips” to show them what He meant. These…
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Jesus’ Vision of a Global Movement of Multiplication
Why did Jesus stand on Mount Arbel? The sun was bright, and the sky was clear as I climbed on top of…
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What is a Disciple?
Most pastors I talk to know instinctively that they need to be making disciples. But ask a group of pastors to define…
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Zambia Revisited
I just returned from a twelve-day trip to the African country of Zambia. This was my second trip to this wonderful country,…
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The 4 Failures that Undermine Deep Discipleship
Shallow discipleship has worsened and deepened over the years. When I first came to faith forty-five years ago, a popular phrase used…
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Preaching and Disciple-Making
How does the priority of preaching fit in a disciple-making church? Great question, and one that you will rarely hear addressed. Very…
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Be a Student for Life
It’s May, and that means graduation where I live. For weeks I’ve been getting graduation invitations in the mail, and now there…
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When Ministry Becomes an Idol
Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first (Revelation 2:4 NIV 2011) What does it look…
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“And God Said…”
To accelerate church planting efforts among pioneer people groups who are either illiterate or oral preferred cultures, New Generations has launched a…
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