Tag: Discipleship

John Piper; Answering Homosexual Activists; Marriage Thoughts; Immigrant Policy; Dealing with Terrorism

July 29, 2014

Links for Life and Ministry I am away this week taking the last class for a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. My posts this week will be few and short as a result. Walk with Jesus and have fun. Proclaim the excellencies of Christ by living passionately for and like … More John Piper; Answering Homosexual Activists; Marriage Thoughts; Immigrant Policy; Dealing with Terrorism

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Mature Discipleship Always Yields a Gospel-Telling Man or Woman

June 4, 2014

Wednesday Discipleship “Follow me and I will make you to be fishers of men.” (Mark 1:17; cf Matt. 4:19) Real discipleship, discipleship that is measured against the process and results of Jesus and Paul, always yields a gospel-telling man or woman. How should it happen? Point 1: Maybe not instantly, but maybe  … A close reading … More Mature Discipleship Always Yields a Gospel-Telling Man or Woman

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Six Truths about Organic and Traditional Churches

April 29, 2014

Wednesday is for Prayer Whether your church is new or old, organic or traditional, large or small, whether it meets in a building or a house, in a community center or under a tree, if your location is anywhere in North America, these six things are true about your congregation (and mine): We are not … More Six Truths about Organic and Traditional Churches

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Truth Lovers: What Our Churches Need

March 27, 2014

Thursday is for Discipleship Unfortunately, I know too many pastors and too many church leaders and too many believers in Christ who don’t love the truth. They love their opinions. They love their traditions. They cherish their habits and prejudices. They are comfortable with their preferences. They hold with tenacity their own patterns and behaviors. … More Truth Lovers: What Our Churches Need

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5 Strategies for Involving Non-Reading-Men in Discipleship

March 22, 2014

Tuesday is for Heart Songs I was sitting with a fellow leader in the church talking about ministry. Specifically, our strategy of up-stream vs down stream ministries. Downstream ministries are reactive, up-stream ministries are proactive.  The subject of getting men involved in discipling their families came up. “How do you deal with men who say … More 5 Strategies for Involving Non-Reading-Men in Discipleship

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Standing Up and Dying for What is Right

January 16, 2014

Thursday is for Discipleship Homosexual activists will not be pleased with this posting. The following is a brief article from Kairos Journal documenting the murder and martyrdom of missionaries to Uganda who would not relent and participate in homosexual activity. Present-day Christians in Uganda who resist the worldwide push for acceptance of homosexuality as an … More Standing Up and Dying for What is Right

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