Evangelism or Discipleship
In this eBook we will explore “What is the relationship of evangelism to discipleship?” Or the more provocative inquiry, “What comes first, evangelism or discipleship—can you have one without the other?”
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Revisiting the Master Plan of Evangelism
Learn the powerful and effective methods Jesus used to make disciples and how to incorporate them into your ministry.
The Discipleship Gospel Primer
This eBook is a primer for a full-length book, The Discipleship Gospel. This eBook primer will help to grow your understanding of the gospel Jesus preached.
Invest in a Few
In this eBook Craig Etheredge shares how God used various disciple makers to invest in him. Craig shares how God brought great people to spiritually invest in him over the years, including his parents who first spoke the gospel over him and helped him come to faith in Jesus. He had youth pastors who poured their lives into him and spent endless hours answering his questions and teaching him to read and love God’s Word.
Beyond Accountability
This eBook Nate tells an important story about pornography and sexual addiction. It is a story that Christians, especially Christian leaders, need to hear. Nate’s story is about many of the men in our churches (young and old), and it’s the story of an increasing number of women in our churches. It is a hidden, invisible plague. In every church, there are disciples of Jesus who are trapped and desperately need help. They need wise disciple makers—authentic friends—who can guide them along a similar path to the one Nate describes.
Two Questions Every Pastor Should be Asking
I have been the senior pastor of a local church for over thirty years. Many times in the last thirty years, I have had to “reset” my life and ministry. When I am in need of a reset, I always ask myself two questions. First, what am I called to do? Second, how well am…
Disciple Making, Not Biden or Trump
My political posture has not changed. I posted a picture like this under Trump, and I post it now under Biden. My prayer for Biden, as it was Trump, is based upon 1 Timothy 2:1-3 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those…
The Key to the Success of Jesus’ Disciples
Have you ever thought about how Jesus strategically used His teaching to prepare His disciples for the harvest work He had invited them to join Him in? Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each record large portions of teaching that the disciples were exposed to, and besides considering the themes and audience present for Jesus’ teaching,…
The Courage to Disciple
Fear doesn’t always show up in the horror movie sort of way. Sometimes screaming is replaced by subtle avoidance. Instead of opening your life to others, you keep them at a distance through humor or formality. Instead of initiating relationally, church leaders often hide behind sermons, classes, and programs. Such passivity, engagement without full commitment,…
Jesus-style Disciple Making and True Discipleship
This post is part of series by Discipleship.org leadership, which gives reasons why we believe that Jesus-style disciple making is the best path forward for families, ministries, and especially churches. This post is written by Bobby Harrington and Curtis Erskine. We champion Jesus-style disciple making, and we hope you will join us. I (Bobby) first…
Trusting the Spirit Enough to Keep Quiet
Shut your mouth. That sounds a little harsh, I know, but track with me… To make disciples who make disciples, there is great value in keeping quiet. This has been the most consistently challenging, beneficial, and practical disciple-making lesson the Holy Spirit has taught me. It is a lesson I need to be reminded of…
Letter to “Almost Disciple Makers”
Hey, I’m trying to write more letters and God brought you to mind. First, I just want to say that your passion for God is obvious. You take the time to study and apply the Scriptures. Your heart for Jesus is clear. There’s no doubt that He’s your anchor. I love that about you! I…
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