After Jesus invited His first followers to become “fishers of men” Matthew 4.19ESV, He took them on six “fishing trips” to show them what He meant. These six encounters are […]
After Jesus invited His first followers to become “fishers of men” Matthew 4.19ESV, He took them on six “fishing trips” to show them what He meant. These six encounters are […]
Why did Jesus stood on Mount Arbel? The sun was bright, and the sky was clear as I climbed on top of Mount Arbel. This mountain is a special one […]
Most pastors I talk to know instinctively that they need to be making disciples. But ask a group of pastors to define a disciple and you will get a huge […]
As you look at Jesus’ strategic plan, it is simple. Engage spiritual explorers with the gospel. Connect believers in biblical community and service. Grow disciples by training them to grow […]
What is Prayer? Some people struggle when it comes to prayer. I remember talking with a man who said, “I can pray for my friends and family, but I don’t […]
Another objection to following Jesus’ model goes like this: “Okay, Jesus may have had a plan, but he’s JESUS…I’m not. There is no way I can do what Jesus did.” […]
Jesus came to earth because of our desperate need, but He also was compelled by His deep love for you and me. Love is what drove Him to the cross. […]
When you lose your why, you lose your way. This is true on so many levels. When you lose the why of your purpose, you lose your way and seek […]
Jesus gathered emerging leaders. The second phase in Jesus’ disciple-making process invited disciples to connect with other believers. After John the Baptist was arrested by Herod Antipas, Jesus stepped up […]
Jesus is the vine. We are the branches. On the night before He died, Jesus spent time with His disciples. The disciples had been with Him day and night. They […]
