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Are middle school students capable of following Jesus and beginning to make disciples? What are the unique challenges we will face in…

“So, I was reading this book by Michael Foster and Dominic Bnonn Tennant called, It’s Good to Be a Man. It was…

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…

“Justin, sit down!” Enraged, I stood for a few beats more. Then I sat down. Sort of. My eyes glared at my…

Nobody likes hitting the wall. Athletes hit the wall when they can’t go any farther. Students hit the wall when they can’t…

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…

Why did Jesus stand on Mount Arbel? The sun was bright, and the sky was clear as I climbed on top of…

Most pastors I talk to know instinctively that they need to be making disciples. But ask a group of pastors to define…

I just returned from a twelve-day trip to the African country of Zambia. This was my second trip to this wonderful country,…

Shallow discipleship has worsened and deepened over the years. When I first came to faith forty-five years ago, a popular phrase used…

How does the priority of preaching fit in a disciple-making church? Great question, and one that you will rarely hear addressed. Very…

It’s May, and that means graduation where I live. For weeks I’ve been getting graduation invitations in the mail, and now there…