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If your goal is to live as a fully developed disciple with Christlike character and conduct, then perhaps the following creed would be a good reminder for how to live out the next 365 days of your life. Read it regularly and let it be a reminder what is important and how to order your…

Years ago I heard it said, “The key to the Christian life is to pray more and sin less.” It was said somewhat tongue in cheek, as if to acknowledge that on its surface the statement merely states the obvious, but for most of us it proves to be maddeningly hard to achieve. As I’ve…

Where does disciple making take place? Is it in church services on Sundays between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm? Or is it in a  discipleship group on Wednesday mornings at the local coffee shop? Honestly, I think disciple making can happen in both places, but, I’d like to suggest a third option — the marketplace. …

Earlier this year, about thirty of us from varying youth ministry organizations gathered in Orlando with one singular focus. Reaching the next generation. At the outset, a statistic was shared that became our rallying point. Recent research by the Barna Group provided sobering clarity. 7% of the next generation globally identify themselves as Christ-followers. Are we, the…

“Intentional family discipleship encourages those in our homes to draw their worth from the God who created them with value before birth.” I received a dad joke calendar for Christmas this year. The gift was a result of me sending my assistant dad jokes I had seen posted. However, she regrets the calendar because now…

The most-asked question I hear from pastors is – “How do I get more leaders?” Most pastors say they need more leaders over money, buildings, and programs. The problem is, they don’t know where to find them. They don’t actually say it, but they are hoping they move in from another church! So, the big…

Oh grow up! That was on my mind when my wife and I had just returned from being with our daughter. We were working through a pesky issue our daughter was having with a neighbor.  We were discussing the potential options. Helen had one idea and I had another. Helen began unpacking my rationale. The…

I have been in ministry for over 30 years. Nothing has been more of a “war,” or hotly debated topic, than the area of worship. My ministry began in the early 1990s, when the shift from traditional worship to modern worship began to emerge and quickly become a battle. Some churches decided they were not…

Every January we publish a list of top 10 disciple making books that were published in the previous year. We do not claim that this is a definitive list (it is a “top 10 list”) but our team at discipleship worked hard to find and highlight noteworthy books from last year that will help you…

The beginning of the new year is a great time to think through your life. It is a good time to take stock of where you’ve been and where you want to go. It gives you a built-in starting point. It provides you with a clean slate and a defining moment for your life. As…

If you were to list what you think the top three items are on God’s agenda for you, what would they be? Be specific in your response. What if the real measure of your spirituality was not all the activities you are involved in? What difference will it make? The Psalmist was caught up in…