“We know that we have come to know [Jesus] if we keep his commands. Whoever says, ‘I know him,’ but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how…
“The image of God should be restored in us once again. This task encompasses our whole existence. The aim and objective is not to renew human thoughts about God so that they are correct, or that we would subject our individual deeds to the word of God again, but that we, with our whole existence…
For most of us, if we don’t have a good reason for why we need to do something that will be challenging, we probably won’t do it. Knowing why is essential in most any endeavor, but especially when it comes to multiplying disciples. If we knew and understood why multiplication is so important, we would…
Satan uses lies to attack disciples. Not only is he the father of lies (John 8:44) he also accuses disciples day and night (Rev. 12:10). We overcome lies by first uncovering and then standing on the truth. We’ve already uncovered these lies: 1. I can’t make a disciple, that’s God’s job. 2. My call isn’t…
Making Disciples “So if I buy into what you are saying, what is going to be different about my ministry six months from now?” It was a good question, coming from a seasoned pastor. As we shared lunch together in a nice restaurant, the topic of conversation was making disciples. This pastor had led his…
If Jesus’ disciples were to fulfill the Great Commission to “make disciples of all nations” and be His witnesses “in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth,” they needed to be equipped to minister cross-culturally. How would this differ from the equipping they would receive in the Jewish towns throughout the Galilee…
One thing we as Christ-followers can be clear on is that two thousand years ago, Jesus called us to “make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19-20) We’re clear on the mission, but we’re not always clear on how to accomplish it. The best way to accomplish the mission of making disciples is to multiply disciples,…
Sustaining a Disciple Making Culture This is the 4th and final video podcast we did with the San Antonio Baptist Association. Here we discuss the implications of a disciple making process for ministries today. “Dr. Etheredge, from your perspective is there a direct connection between churches that are developing and sustaining a disciple making culture…
I’ll never forget the moment when I was struck with the fact that Jesus intentionally used short-term, cross-cultural mission trips as part of his disciple-making process. It was the spring of 2013, I was sitting on a bench made from rough-cut logs on a beautiful day at the property of the Latin America Multiplication Center…
In my previous post on this topic, I introduced the concept of the stages by which Jesus made disciple makers. I summarize the five stages or phases in the following way: The “Come and See” Phase – John 1:39–4:46 The “Come and Follow Me” Phase – Matthew 4:19; Mark 1:16–18 The “Come and Be with…
Navigating the Disciple Making Process Recently, I had the privilege of recording a series of conversations with the San Antonio Baptist Association. Frank Jackson and Dr. Rowland Lopez lead the discussion with Greg Ogden and myself. We share our experiences and thoughts on navigating challenges and the implications of a disciple making process in a…
Healthy things are created and sustained by need-meeting habits. Just consider the core habits needed for a healthy lifestyle: healthy eating and regular exercise. Both habits meet many of the body’s core needs. The first for nutrition, the second for musculoskeletal health. Not only do these habits largely determine our physical health, but they are…
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