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Jesus’ Call is Urgent

Jesus’ Call is Urgent

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. […]

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Will You Seek God’s Face

Will You Seek God’s Face

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 […]

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Let Us All Come Together to Celebrate Generosity

Let Us All Come Together to Celebrate Generosity

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. […]

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How Do You Engage Explorers

How Do You Engage Explorers?

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 […]

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The Scarcity of Disciple-Making Leaders

The Scarcity of Disciple-Making Leaders

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 […]

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Three Aspects of Disciple-Making Leadership

Three Aspects of Disciple-Making Leadership

A growing interest in discipleship has sparked in recent years. National conferences, books, and resources have shone the spotlight on the glaring need of the American church for discipleship. While […]

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Fear Can Hold You Back. The Spirit Can Make You Bold.

Fear Can Hold You Back. The Spirit Can Make You Bold

Probably the biggest excuse that keeps us from talking about Jesus is fear. We are afraid to talk to someone we don’t know. We are afraid of how they will […]

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When Leaders Fail to Reach Their Potential

When Leaders Fail to Reach Their Potential

Every leader has potential, but not every leader reaches their potential. Let those words sink into your mind for just a minute. Look at them one more time. Every leader […]

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Raise Disciple-Making Leaders

How to Raise Disciple-Making Leaders

Growing leaders from within your organization. Building a team is hard work. No matter how well a person interviews, you never really know whom you have until you’ve hired them. […]

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How to Identify if a Person’s Questions are Roadblocks or Smokescreens

How to Identify if a Person’s Questions are Roadblocks or Smokescreens

When it comes to religion or spirituality in general, and Christianity in particular, many people have questions. Modern technology has made it easier to access information. The days are gone […]

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