Preachers have unique opportunities to develop stronger disciples while also enhancing the quality of their preaching. It often feels as if we must choose between two essential activities in order to get everything done that calls for our attention. Employing the sermonic process as a disciple-making tool accomplishes both, reducing the guilt we often feel…
Using Jesus as the model for ministry. It is hard to believe, but not everyone is excited about using Jesus as the model for ministry. It truly baffles me that we look to Jesus for our salvation, we look to Jesus as an example in godly living, we look to Jesus as a source of…
“Go and Make Disciples” will become more than a church slogan as the power of Jesus’s command transforms our lives. Jesus Christ intentionally discipled twelve people every day for three and a half years and then commanded us to go and make disciples as well. And he empowered us by sending us the indwelling Holy…
People today are skeptical about everything. When we hear a deal that seems too good to be true, it usually is. Not everything you see in print or online can be held as truthful or trustworthy. That same skepticism also falls on the Bible. It is common today for people to think that the Bible…
If you start a marathon as if it were a sprint, you will use your energy too quickly and give up too soon. When it comes to making disciples, remember that it’s more like a marathon than a sprint. Making disciples is a lifelong commitment, not a passing a fad in your life. As you…
It’s truly fascinating how certain words conjure up intense emotions in people. Heated debates ignite around terms like “seekers,” “contemporary,” “innovative,” or “relevance” among preachers; you can’t help but notice. These discussions might go in different directions, but in many respects, the words themselves should not be up for debate. While some people firmly resist…
The principle is simple: healthy things grow. Just as a child or plant thrives in a healthy environment, an organization needs the right care and environment to grow. Unhealthy elements tend to wither away. In the context of a disciple-making church, the cornerstone lies in cultivating healthy people. A church is a collective of people,…
Do you want to understand how to be a more intentional disciple maker? We have been emphasizing that skill as we look toward the Discipleship.org 2023 City Tour events this Fall. Now, we are pleased to announce that our theme book is being released today. We are giving a free copy of Brandon Guindon’s book,…
The point of being intentional is to do something with purpose and not leaving the outcome up to chance or fate. Being intentional means that you have a specific outcome in mind and that you are taking specific, logical steps in order to achieve that outcome. Therefore, we not only intentionally attempt to form relationships…
Ministry is all about relationships because ministry is all about connecting people to God. From evangelism to leadership, every step involves a relationship. While it might seem natural for every church to embrace this value, the reality paints a different picture. So, some churches are all about the building. Everything they do is tied to…
Chris Seidman has been the Lead Minister for The Branch Church in Dallas, Texas for 23 years. He authored “Before Stones Become Bread: Becoming More Like Jesus by Resisting Temptation” and co-authored “Heaven on Earth: Realizing the Good Life Now,” an avid student of Scripture and is passionate about intentional disciple making. We are thrilled…
Have you ever thought how many lives you touch each day? You touch your family, friends, co-workers, and all of the people who provide services that enable you to live your life before (and honoring to) Jesus. Have you ever considered the impact those “touches” have upon others? Without giving it much thought, you have…
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