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Biking the Katy Trail: Day Three

We began day three at Cooper’s Landing and enjoyed a coffee and some oatmeal while cleaning our bikes. At this point on the trail, the path regularly followed the Missouri River. My metabolism is typically a bit high, but I was eating constantly on this trip! After starting each day with oatmeal, I ate snacksContinue reading “Biking the Katy Trail: Day Three”

Biking the Katy Trail: Day Two

On day two, we began in Sedalia and camped at the Missouri State Fairgrounds camping area. The fairgrounds are about a half a mile off the trail, and you simply set up and wait for the kindly gentleman to come by and collect your payment. We paid $15 each for camping, had a hot showerContinue reading “Biking the Katy Trail: Day Two”

McDonald’s and Disciple Making: A Simple, Effective Strategy for Meeting

3-minute read For many of us, McDonald’s is just a fast-food restaurant, but it can also be a strategic meeting place for disciple-makers. I’ve found that gathering at McDonald’s for coffee provides a consistent, low-cost, and accessible setting for disciple-making. Here’s why—and how you can leverage this approach in your disciple-making efforts. (Apologies to myContinue reading “McDonald’s and Disciple Making: A Simple, Effective Strategy for Meeting”

You Don’t Have to Grow Alone: Finding a Discipler

Discipleship is at the heart of the Christian life, modeled by Jesus Himself in His relationships with His followers. Finding someone to disciple you can be a crucial step if you desire to grow spiritually and deepen your faith. This guide explores how to seek out and approach a mature believer who can help youContinue reading “You Don’t Have to Grow Alone: Finding a Discipler”

Intentionality: Think A-Z Instead of L, M, N, or O.

The A-to-Z Approach to Disciple Making: A Comprehensive Path to Spiritual Maturity One of the most common misunderstandings in disciple making is the tendency to focus on a book study or a particular spiritual topic without considering the full scope of discipleship. While studying books and specific topics are important, they often concentrate on aContinue reading “Intentionality: Think A-Z Instead of L, M, N, or O.”

What the Bible Says About Discipling, Mentoring, Counseling, Coaching, Ministering, and Befriending

The panel at Bridgeway Church emphasized discipleship as the core of mentoring, counseling, coaching, ministering, and befriending. Discipleship fosters spiritual growth, enabling individuals to serve and guide others. Each role is interconnected, aiming to lead others toward deeper faith and obedience to Christ, fulfilling the Great Commission.

Navigating the Stumbles: Guiding Disciples in Grace and Truth

Discipleship involves growth, discernment, and correction. Disciple-makers guide learners through mistakes with love, patience, and a foundation in Scripture for spiritual maturity.

Common Methods Churches are Begun

The article discusses various church planting models—Stamp, Single Sending, Several Sending, Sole Starter, and Splant—alongside replanting strategies, outlining biblical examples, advantages, disadvantages, and church involvement suggestions.