Some may suggest that Jesus couldn’t be the model for ministry because the church age didn’t begin until after Jesus’ resurrection on the day of Pentecost. Therefore, the work Jesus […]
Some may suggest that Jesus couldn’t be the model for ministry because the church age didn’t begin until after Jesus’ resurrection on the day of Pentecost. Therefore, the work Jesus […]
If a disciple is someone who follows someone else in order to become like them and continue their work, then it makes sense that a disciple of Jesus is someone […]
I had not been at the church for long when I met the head coach of our local high school. He attended our church, and we struck up a great […]
The Disciple-Making Leader (The Optimal Path) is one who as they advance down the The Disciple-Making Pathway they also are given opportunities to move up the Leadership Pipeline. This means […]
Every year, movies are released that showcase heroes. The movies follow a similar plot: A situation spirals out of control. Hope is fading and the odds of solving the problem […]
Telling people about Jesus isn’t optional; it’s a command. It’s a sad fact that many Christians haven’t shared the gospel with anyone in the last twelve months. For too many […]
Church leaders love models. Pastors seem to be naturally drawn to the latest and greatest trends in ministry. Over the past twenty years, I’ve seen models come and go. The […]
Jesus’ commission was clear, “Go make disciples of all nations.” The key command – the divine imperative – is to “make disciples”. But what exactly is a disciple? This question […]
The way for Jesus’ life and ministry was paved before He was even born; thus, His arrival wasn’t a secret event. People had been waiting for the Messiah ever since […]
I will never forget climbing my first 14,000-foot peak in Colorado. At the beginning, the path was very clear and obvious. The trailhead parking lot was full of cars, signs […]