Three Things to Learn from Curtis Sergeant About Disciple Making Movements

Curtis Sergeant has had a tremendous influence in disciple making movements around the globe. The movement that started through his ministry in China reached 10 million people in a decade. […]
Letting Jesus Define Our Terms
Words and their meanings matter. When it comes to words like “disciple,” “discipleship,” and “kingdom,” we need to let Jesus define the terms. When we redefine them, these words lose […]
Thank God We Took Our Youth Seriously

The majority of churches in the United States have more gray hair, walkers, and oxygen tanks than young people. Churches are dying and closing their doors daily. Many churches are […]
What Is a Disciple?

What is a disciple? A disciple is someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and is committed to the mission of Jesus. The football coach Vince Lombardi (whose […]
How to Tell the Story of the Bible in 7 Kingdoms

It’s odd that the Bible’s good news is yet another kingdom (Mark 1:14). The track record of kingdoms is awful. Biblical history had told the story of kingdom after kingdom […]
Which Is a Better Way to Grow Disciples: Vine-Ripened or Mass-Produced?

When I was a boy, my dad and I grew a vegetable garden together every summer. Our tomatoes were amazing. Grown in nutrient-rich soil, staked, and ripened to deep-red, sunshine-infused […]
The Life and Legacy of One Kingdom Worker

“But how will I get in?” That was the question my friend Vince once asked our church secretary a few days before attending our church worship service for the very […]
Book Review: Deep Discipleship by J.T. English

In late September of last year, J.T. English released the book Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus. In the last six months, I have heard […]