Basic Training… for Effective Disciple-Making!
In two weeks, our youngest will return home from Basic Training. Back in the Spring, she enlisted in the Army Reserves, and…
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What Seminary Doesn’t Teach Us
I went to a great seminary for my theological education. I learned Greek, Hebrew, and systematic theology. I took classes in Christian…
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The Inspiration of Scripture and Discipleship
Because I work full-time at a secular job instead of full-time for a church, not everyone knows that I am a pastor….
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Mature & Steady in Your Faith
A disciple is a disciple-maker. Plain and simple. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Yes, a disciple is one who is…
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Mission and Vision Statements Focus Generational Disciplemaking
Several months ago, I found myself in a Midwestern hotel chain for three days at a working team retreat. Although we had…
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3 Keys to Creating a Relational Environment
I hate to admit this, but I am not a person that naturally seeks out time with people. I love people. I…
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One on One Disciple-Making
When I first joined the RDN (Relational Discipleship Network), one of the ways we had to shift our church was not in…
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Godfident: Knowing I Can’t, but He Can
The longer I am alive, the more I realize the power of confidence. If you are an avid sports fan, you know…
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What makes a great youth pastor?
In the ever-changing landscape of youth ministry, what makes a great youth pastor today? Has it changed in the past few decades?…
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Boldly Living Counter to One’s Cultural Values
“Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ For…
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Speaking Bold Truth in Love
Humor has always been a part of my personality. My wife may call it sarcasm; I call it humor. I use humor…
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Discovery Bible Study – What I Have Learned in Three Years
I first heard about Discovery Bible Study (DBS) in 2019. A group of ministers had gathered to hear Shodankeh Johnson, a well-known…
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