Courage in a Secular World
In a span of thirty-five years that Congress spent six trillion taxpayer dollars in a failed attempt to upgrade American economic life, an astonishing decline occurred in our social life. […]
Get ‘Em in the River—But How Do They Stay There?
We say we want people to follow Jesus. But are our lives actually making them want Him? “You can guide a horse to a well, but you can’t force it […]
Disciple Making Tactics Can (and Should) Vary
Jesus’ tactics varied widely. He spoke to large crowds, spent much time with his disciples and confronted religious hypocrisy. He healed people and cast out demons. But his varied tactics […]
Practices of Disciple Making Churches: Obedience-Based, Reproducible Models
Imagine a disciple making model so simple a teenager could lead it in a school cafeteria, a new believer could start it in a living room, a prisoner could lead […]
Addiction: Understanding the Brain and Neuroplasticity
What is our answer as Christians to the problem of addiction? Before I even attempt to provide an answer, I find it very helpful to start with providing a solid […]
Making Disciples in My Circles of Concern
If we plan on discipling people into a relationship with Christ, it is probably best that we look first at people nearby. I like to identify people in terms of […]
How Much Do You Believe the Gospel?
“. . . We have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations.” (Romans 1:5, ESV) From […]
Practices of Disciple Making Churches: Convictional Leadership
Church leaders have come to the same realization—your congregation is only as passionate about making disciples as you are. It’s a sobering thought. A clarifying one. And for many leaders, […]