Embracing a Jesus-Centric Philosophy of Ministry
In ministry, it’s easy to focus on programming, outreach strategies, and growth metrics. But amid these tasks, we must pause and ask:…
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The Cost of Following Jesus: Are You Ready to Say “Yes” to Him?
It surprises some people to hear that more Christians were martyred in the 20th century than in every other previous century put…
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Disciple Making Principle #2 – Definitions of Disciple Making
Dear Discipleship-First Friends, Last week we began a series of articles on 10 Key Principles for a disciple making church. Today’s post…
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From “I Know” to “I Care” Building Genuine Community in a Tech-Driven World
We live in the technology age. We have access to information at the touch of a finger. Our culture says, “I know.”…
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From Addition to Multiplication Igniting a Movement in Your Ministry
Much of the attention of pastors has been on growing their ministry. Growing usually implies having more people attend than did the…
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Break the Stage: Leading from Vulnerability
“Christians are hypocrites.” This is the anti-apologetic of our day. Christian behavior is one of the most leveraged pieces of evidence against…
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Disciple Making Principle #1 – The Core Mission
Dear Discipleship-first Friends, Can we talk to you about making disciple-making the core focus? We’ll need to start the conversation here… making…
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Leading with Purpose: Lessons from the Ultimate Disciple-Making Leader
Leadership in ministry is not just about guiding others; it’s about embodying a vision that inspires and equips people to grow. At…
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Overcoming Fear: Sharing Your Faith with Boldness
How do we react when we’re afraid? Fear is one of the biggest barriers to sharing your faith. We’re afraid to talk…
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Building Bridges
All of us long to have a positive impact on those around us, the kind of significant impact that happens through relationships….
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When in Doubt, Go.
Growing in my intentionality, as both a leader and a disciple-maker, has been one of the more challenging yet rewarding processes of…
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The Fellowship of the Unashamed: Called to Radical Devotion
A Life Poured Out for Christ Karen Watson wrote her own epitaph. Her example has often stirred my heart to a radical…
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