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 […]
A Personal Culture That Leads to Discipling Relationships
*Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Corey Trimble’s An Authentic Experience: Creating an Inviting Culture with Biblical Integrity. Corey is convinced (and has shown as a pastor of […]
3 Steps to Passing Along the Faith: Repeat (Part 3)
Here is Part 1 (“Hear”) and Part 2 (“Obey”). The Shema, recorded in Deuteronomy, was originally spoken to the Israelites on their way into the Promised Land. This section of […]
The Holy Spirit Is on the Move
Imagine you were given the choice between two doors: one marked “The Study of the Holy Spirit” and the other “The Holy Spirit Is Here.” Which door would you choose? […]