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Multiplication is the Measure of Effective Ministry.

Multiplication is the Measure of Effective Ministry

Jesus was driven to multiply a movement At the end of his 3.5-year ministry, Jesus had thousands of fans, 120 disciples, 72 ministry workers, 11 apostolic leaders and 3 in […]

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People Grow Best on a Pathway

People Grow Best on a Pathway

Jesus had a strategic plan for making disciples Jesus did not make disciples in a haphazard or random way. He was strategic with every move and intentional at every turn […]

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The Greater Commission: Jesus' Call to Make Disciples

The Greater Commission: Jesus’ Call to Make Disciples

Jesus’ final command: Not just teaching, but making disciples When Jesus gathered his men on Mount Arbel and commissioned them, he was not giving them new information. Rather, he was […]

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Jesus Way is the Best Way

Jesus’ Way is the Best Way

The call to follow Jesus Jesus’ invitation to people was simply to follow him. Over twenty-four times in the gospels, Jesus spoke the words, “follow me.” In Greek, the word […]

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Are You Obeying the Call of Jesus

Are You Obeying the Call of Jesus?

Refusing to Speak is Refusing to Obey Jesus Jesus wasn’t making a suggestion when He called His followers to make disciples of all nations. He was serious. In (Mark 16.15 […]

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Embracing a Jesus-Centric Philosophy of Ministry

Embracing a Jesus-Centric Philosophy of Ministry

In ministry, it’s easy to focus on programming, outreach strategies, and growth metrics. But amid these tasks, we must pause and ask: Why do we do ministry the way we […]

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The Cost of Following Jesus

The Cost of Following Jesus: Are You Ready to Say “Yes” to Him?

It surprises some people to hear that more Christians were martyred in the 20th century than in every other previous century put together. The sideways glances and social putdowns that […]

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From “I Know” to “I Care” Building Genuine Community in a Tech-Driven World

From “I Know” to “I Care” Building Genuine Community in a Tech-Driven World

We live in the technology age. We have access to information at the touch of a finger. Our culture says, “I know.” Yet, despite all our knowledge, we struggle to […]

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Igniting a Movement in Your Ministry

From Addition to Multiplication Igniting a Movement in Your Ministry

Much of the attention of pastors has been on growing their ministry. Growing usually implies having more people attend than did the week or month before. In order to grow, […]

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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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