Using Jesus as the model for ministry. It is hard to believe, but not everyone is excited about using Jesus as the model for ministry. It truly baffles me that […]
Using Jesus as the model for ministry. It is hard to believe, but not everyone is excited about using Jesus as the model for ministry. It truly baffles me that […]
Joel and ChuckJoel Hutchinson was desperate for help. A few minutes earlier, he and his brother had taken off in a small airplane. Their dad was in the pilot’s seat. […]
The trainee and the trainer A few years ago, I went into the Apple Store to get some help with my iPhone. The truth be known, I am not a […]
Jesus came on a mission — a search and rescue mission. (Luke 19.10 ESV) says, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” The metanarrative […]
Everyone has the ability to turn a casual conversation into a meaningful and life-changing conversation. Moving from casual conversation to personal conversation. Once you have established a casual conversation, […]
Jesus’ words have an urgency about them. The New Living Translation picks up on it. “We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. […]
You were created to know God in a deep and personal way. That kind of relationship requires not only listening to God, but also talking to God through prayer. Maybe […]
On this Giving Tuesday, we would like for you to consider helping us continue to equip pastors and leaders all over the world by making a financial contribution to discipleFIRST. […]
An invitation from Jesus It’s not a stretch to say that Jesus’ ministry launched with two questions and an invitation. John the Baptist, Jesus’ cousin, was baptizing people to prepare […]
We are in desperate need of disciple-making leaders in the church today. In my experience, these are rare finds. Instead, two types of leaders exist in most churches today; those […]
