Category Archives: Discipleship

God Convicted Me and Pushed Me to Expectation and Action

Studying to preach on Mark 7.24-37 yesterday, I was convicted about my lack of faith. The Syrophonecian woman had faith Jesus was willing and able to cast the demon out of her daughter. She was so convinced that she did … Continue reading

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David Platt Interviews Mark Dever on Disciple-making (8 part video)

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From Verge on Discipleship and Disciple Making

*Be sure and bookmark this page and come back to it often as a resource for discipleship and disciple making! Are We on the Verge of a New Discipleship Reformation? Why Gospel Communities on Mission Are Essential to Making Fully … Continue reading

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Making Disciples, Multiplying Churches: 11 Exhortations to Pastors and Church Leaders

Let’s call people to total abandonment for the glory of Christ – Followers of Jesus don’t always know where they are going. They know who they are with. Let’s call people to humble dependence on the grace of Christ. Let’s call … Continue reading

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Toolbox to Skillfully Shepherd Your Church Members

This is not only for pastor-elders, but for all church members who must love their fellow members as Christ loved us. This toolbox by Andy Davis is very helpful (Those Who Must Give an Account:A Study of Church Membership and … Continue reading

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How Should We Measure a Church’s Success? Jeff Vanderstelt chimes in

Jeff Vanderstelt has a helpful word here: Thoughts: (1) Video 1 summary – Biblical measurements to know if you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing: (a) conversions through the gospels, (b) growing to make disciples who can make disciples, … Continue reading

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