Disciples are always made, not born What training correlates with success? According to the authors of The Making of an Expert, one thing emerges very clearly: “All the superb performers…had practiced intensively, had studied with devoted teachers, and had been supported enthusiastically by their families throughout their developing years. Later research … revealed that the […]
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As part of the 40 days of discipleship workshop, we are inviting your reflection on what you are learning as you seek to be a Jesus’ learner in helping to disciple others. Isn’t it great that God not only chooses us as instruments of his grace in the lives of others but helps us to […]
Please watch this 7 minute presentation on issues to keep in mind when designing or choosing your discipleship programme. A compilation of ideas from this summer’s musing. Your comments are welcome. Jim
In John 1:1 Jesus could be described as the Verb as well as the Word. When He comes in, He changes people who change the world. Transformation involves our lives and not just increasing information. What if we seek to experience God and not just talk about Him . This 40 day discipleship adventure involves […]
This 4 minute YouTube video presents some interesting analysis why the NRA in the States is so powerful in resisting gun control http://youtu.be/Pdt6Jj64TVU Leaving aside this specific issue, (although I don’t think we should be selling automatic weapons), I think the idea of the 3 factors for success is worth discussing: Individual benefits, selective incentives […]
The goal of the Paths of Discipleship Tool is to turn discipleship from a noun to a verb, offering increasingly difficult challenge levels for the practice of 5 learning verbs that emulate the discipleship process that Jesus used. A quick overview is available there by clicking the lightning bolt icon on the top right of […]
Here is my ‘top 5’ wish list of what I would like to try in a home church. 1. Build a community around spiritual formation by making disciples (learners) rather than adopting a traditional church format and trying to make disciple-making fit into it. Decide what best accomplishes disciple-making, draw a line around that and […]
The Rule of the Power of 5 is useful to build learner agency! This is a key ingredient for learners to take action. Here are three 1 Minute Learners dedicated to The Rule of the Power of 5: RP5-1, RP5-2,RP5-3. Detailed instructions for The Rule of the Power of 5 is available here. The Rule […]
What others have said: “Jim, I’ve not listened to a more insightful, helpful or engaging presentation in 20 years … especially your five, concluding action recommendations. I highly recommend viewing your full workshop to those who are serious about actually doing what Jesus commands each real Jesus Follower in the Great Commission (Matthew 28-18-20).” Gary […]
Imagine (Phil 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”)• Look for ‘God spots’ where He is already at work • Identify Circles of influence where we find ourselves in.• List gifts and resources that we each bring into the mix (and others can add to our list by affirming what they […]