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Leading with Purpose Lessons from the Ultimate Disciple-Making Leader

Leading with Purpose: Lessons from the Ultimate Disciple-Making Leader

Leadership in ministry is not just about guiding others; it’s about embodying a vision that inspires and equips people to grow. At its heart, it’s about creating a culture where […]

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Overcoming Fear Sharing Your Faith with Boldness

Overcoming Fear: Sharing Your Faith with Boldness

How do we react when we’re afraid? Fear is one of the biggest barriers to sharing your faith. We’re afraid to talk to people we don’t know. We’re afraid of […]

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The Fellowship of the Unashamed Called to Radical Devotion

The Fellowship of the Unashamed: Called to Radical Devotion

A Life Poured Out for Christ Karen Watson wrote her own epitaph. Her example has often stirred my heart to a radical devotion to Jesus and the making of disciples […]

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Grace in the Hard Times Finding Strength in Struggles

Grace in the Hard Times: Finding Strength in Struggles

Hard Times on God’s Path Even when you’re walking along God’s path of life, you’re not exempt from problems, struggles, or troubles. Difficult days are still likely to come your […]

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Raising Up Disciple-Making Leaders Building a Legacy of Faithful Leadership

Raising Up Disciple-Making Leaders Building a Legacy of Faithful Leadership

In a world searching for genuine leadership, the model of Jesus stands as both timeless and transformative. His approach to raising up leaders was not rooted in power or charisma […]

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Multiplication Matters: How to Make Disciples Who Multiply

Multiplication Matters: How to Make Disciples Who Multiply

Jesus’ Vision for Multiplication When Jesus sent His disciples into the world, He sent them to multiply their lives into the lives of others. He didn’t just want followers—He wanted […]

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Hearing God's Voice A Call to Deep Fellowship

Hearing God’s Voice: A Call to Deep Fellowship

You Were Made for Fellowship with God You were created to know God in a deep and personal way. He never intended for your relationship with Him to be distant, […]

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The Power of Hospitality Building Friendships That Open Hearts

The Power of Hospitality Building Friendships That Open Hearts

Being a friend begins with hospitality. Levi hadn’t been a believer for long. He had just made the radical decision to leave behind his old life as a tax collector […]

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Cascading Communication Building Unity and Clarity in Church Vision

Cascading Communication: Building Unity and Clarity in Church Vision

The Challenge of Effective Communication At every step along the way, you’ll need to communicate your plans for the future. As one person wisely said, “The most common mistake in […]

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The Missing Link to Church Growth: How "Leaders of Leaders" Fuel a Disciple-Making Movement

The Missing Link to Church Growth: How “Leaders of Leaders” Fuel a Disciple-Making Movement

Why “Leaders of Leaders” Are Essential A “leader of leaders” bridges the gap between church leadership and volunteer teams, creating an environment where discipleship flourishes. While many churches have charismatic […]

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