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.
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Disciple Making Principles: Barnabas, Son of Encouragement
This article discusses the multifaceted role of Barnabas in the book of Acts, emphasizing his qualities as an encourager, humble giver, introducer, delegate, reproducer, and trusted leader. His actions exemplify generosity, leadership, and a commitment to disciple-making, highlighting his importance in fostering community and spreading the gospel among believers.
Disciples of The Way: Straight Street, Damascus, Syria
In Acts 9, Saul seeks to imprison disciples of “The Way” in Damascus but encounters the risen Lord, leading to his conversion. The chapter illustrates the importance of the terms “disciple” and “belonging to The Way,” emphasizing the supportive and resilient nature of the early Christian community, which welcomed Saul despite his past.
Disciple Making and Kids with Terrance Shay
The article discusses the importance of family and church partnership in discipling children in today’s culture. It highlights the roles of “Program Pete” and “Parochial Pat,” emphasizing the need for a balanced approach. It advocates for intentional disciple-making, underlining the significance of personal, relational, and Great Commission-aligned practices. The home and the church are portrayed as essential partners in nurturing young people’s faith and spiritual growth.
Rhythms for Rest: 5 Ideas to Encourage Community Group Leaders Toward Health
This post discusses the challenges of leading a community group and offers practical advice for reducing stress and maintaining group health. Suggestions include enlisting co-leaders, using multiple meeting places, developing leadership apprentices, planning breaks, and practicing personal spiritual and home disciplines to alleviate pressure and foster growth.
A Healthy Leader Disciples Others Regularly
In my disciplemaking book for bivocational pastors, I share about my friend Tyler in Kentucky. Tyler came to Christ in 2013 in a dramatic way and started praying that the Lord would send him someone to help him learn more about the Bible, and how to walk as a believer and encourage him as heContinue reading “A Healthy Leader Disciples Others Regularly”
Disciplemaking and a Forgotten Bible: A Disciple is Not Interested, Now What?
Several years ago, I was visiting my friend in his office and noticed the same Bible had been on an end table in his sitting area. I asked about it, and he said, “I keep that there to remind me some disciples simply don’t make it.” My friend had been meeting with another believer andContinue reading “Disciplemaking and a Forgotten Bible: A Disciple is Not Interested, Now What?”
Gospel Tracts I Have Produced
Sometime around 2014, I was asked by Charles Brock to produce a tract version of his Good News for You! booklet. I began to pray, which led me to begin brainstorming, which led me to the first tract I produced. I added matt419.net to the mix as an evangelistic site and included the text toContinue reading “Gospel Tracts I Have Produced”