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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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