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The Spirit’s Power in Disciple Making

The Spirit’s Power in Disciple Making

A story of Paderewski and the child at the piano Ignace jan Paderewski (1860-1941), was a prodigy pianist and composer. He took piano lessons at age six. He entered the […]

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The Power of Your Personal Story

The Power of Your Personal Story

Why many Christians hesitate to share their faith Sometimes Christians are reluctant to talk about their faith with other people because they’re afraid they’ll be asked a question they don’t […]

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Jesus’ Simple Invitation How a Global Movement Began with “Come and See”

Jesus’ Simple Invitation: How a Global Movement Began with “Come and See”

How would you begin a global movement? Maybe you would start with a thoughtful strategy, carefully crafted on a marker board in a ministry war room. Maybe you would start […]

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The Good News That Demands a Response

The Good News That Demands a Response

News always provokes a response News isn’t neutral; it’s intended to provoke a response. Bad news makes us stop and take stock of our situation. We might ask, “How did […]

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What Road Are You On How to Escape The Road That Leads to Destruction

What Road Are You On? How to Escape The Road That Leads to Destruction

Do you know what road you are on? It was 7:30 on a crisp, cool Sunday morning. Fishermen were already orking the banks of the Arkansas River, and Captain Joe […]

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From five men to a global movement: Jesus’ unstoppable model

From Five Men to A Global Movement: Jesus’ Unstoppable Model

The misconception that holds leaders back Some leaders reject the disciple-making ministry of Jesus as the model for the local church for purely pragmatic reasons. They just don’t think it […]

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The Four Steps Jesus Gave Us to Change the World

The Four Steps Jesus Gave Us to Change the World

The purpose of the church is clear The church, as Jesus envisions it, exists to make disciples. That’s its purpose, which is clearly stated in the Great Commission (Matthew 28.18-20 […]

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Why the Church Desperately Needs Disciple-Making Leaders

Why the Church Desperately Needs Disciple-Making Leaders

We are facing a crisis of leadership in the church today We are in desperate need of disciple-making leaders in the church today. In my experience, these are rare finds. […]

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Why Following Jesus Means Standing Against the World

Why Following Jesus Means Standing Against the World

Aligning with Jesus means standing against the world Aligning with Jesus means standing against the world. In (1 Peter 1.16-17 NLT), Peter quotes from the old Testament … “For the […]

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What Jesus’ Bar Mitzvah Teaches Us About Following the Father’s Business

What Jesus’ Bar Mitzvah Teaches Us About Following the Father’s Business

“Why were you searching for me?” he asked them. “Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what […]

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