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A Connected Yet Disconnected Generation Digital natives are people who grew up with modern technology. They never experienced life without the internet. They’ve always had access to phones that functioned more like computers. And yet, digital natives are prone to a condition called “crowded loneliness.” In a strange way, we can be surrounded by people…

Bonhoeffer’s Legacy of Conviction and Sacrifice Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century. Though he preached many sermons, he is remembered most for his courageous stand against both the Nazis and the established church in Germany. Shortly after his 39th birthday, his convictions cost him his life. Bonhoeffer clearly…

Eventually every category comes down to two. Even though there are thousands of options, the choice typically narrows to just two. Sound reductionist? It’s not. Think about it. It’s Coke and Pepsi, Crest and Colgate, Android and iPhone, Lowe’s and Home Depot, Ford and Chevy, chocolate and vanilla, the list could go on and on….

In any disciple-making movement, the role of the team leader is crucial. Whether you’re serving in a small group, leading an outreach ministry, or guiding volunteers, the impact of a leader extends far beyond just organizing tasks. It touches the hearts, minds, and spiritual growth of everyone involved. So, what makes a great team leader…

Turning left now, it’s time to consider the other option. We looked to the right as far as we could down the standardized discipling path. That trail is broad, familiar, and well-worn. The path of tool-based discipling to the left is narrow and largely undefined, but it’s also well-maintained and oddly enticing. Tool-based discipling is…

Let’s go back up to the mountain in Galilee. Jesus is casting his global vision to his few disciples. He said, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy…

Forgive the “Star Trek” mantra as I introduce this article, but it encapsulates the mindset that we, as disciple-making churches, should be embracing. By the time I arrived at a true disciple-making church, I had been a Christian for over forty-five years. Shortly after being saved my wife, Lynne, and I found ourselves in what…

Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees—their hypocrisy.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭12:1‬ ‭NLT Jesus warned His apprentice leaders of hypocrisy’s end game.  Hypocritical leadership is evil and must be avoided. 1.  Hypocritical leaders are shut out…