We Worship the God of Normal Things

When my son, Andrew, was 5 years old, my wife and I read The Message for Kids from cover to cover with him. It’s a fantastic children’s Bible, and we […]
Igniting Disciple Making Movements in North America: Four Crucial Steps

There’s a question I get asked. A lot. The question church leaders ask me is, “Josh, why do you think disciple making movements are happening in places like China and India […]
You Are Standing on Holy Ground

“Do not come any closer,” the Lord warned. “Take off your shoes, for you are standing on holy ground.” (Exodus 3:5, NLT) “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who […]
Discomfort, a Missing Ingredient in Discipleship

“If you love me, obey my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.” (John 14:15-16, NLT) As dean […]
What Are You Measuring? A Call to Better Metrics.

Over the past four to five years, I’ve had numerous conversations with church leaders who have embraced the challenge of shifting from primarily attractional strategies to a culture that prioritizes […]
Looking for a Discipleship Pathway? Check Out John 1.

Have you ever pondered the thought, “If Jesus started a discipleship plan, what would it look like?” Now, if you have been in ministry long enough, I am sure that […]
Four Disciple Making Essentials

You want to make disciples because it was Jesus’ last command and one of the most important expressions of love you could show to another human being. I cannot think […]
Grandparenting Advantages for Discipling Kids

It’s true that the Bible talks about parents way more than it talks about grandparents. The most foundational family discipleship passages in Scripture are written with the parent-child relationship in […]