Discipleship
3 Principles for Developing the Mind of Christ
When the world around us grows darker, the primary problem is not with the darkness. Dark can only be dark. That is its nature. The real problem is with the light. When light shines into darkness, it dispels darkness. Let’s decide by an act of our will to allow God to transform us into the image of Christ. In The Mind of Christ T. W. Hunt describes three stages. 1. The Beginning Stage or the Will Principle (Colossians 3:1-2) 2. The Growing Stage or the River Principle (Romans 12:1-2) 3. The Qualified Stage or the Readiness Principle (1 Peter 1:13-16)…
Claude V. King
Disciple Making Calls for Multiplication
When Jesus gave His disciples the Final Command (Great Commission), He told them to make disciples of all peoples and teach them to obey all His commands. He further commanded them to go to the ends of the earth. Disciple making that measures up to Christ’s command and to the demands of a rapidly growing world population will require multiplication, not just simple addition. A Disciple-Making Movement will produce a spiritual awakening when large numbers or high percentages of a population come to genuine faith in Christ. [Note: For more stories and insight on Disciple Making Movements see Miraculous Movements:…
Paul’s Model of Disciple Making
The Apostle Paul set a wonderful and powerful example for us on how to make disciples of others. He lived his life in such a way that people could see a living demonstration of the Holy Spirit’s power to transform a life. Then he encouraged people to follow his example as he followed Christ’s example. When the church at Thessalonica followed Paul’s and Christ’s example like that, they had an impact on a significant portion of the Mediterranean world. Join me in seeking to follow Paul’s model as we pursue Christlikeness. See his example in 1 Corinthians 2:4-5; 1 Corinthians…
3 Tools for Planning a Year of Intentional Discipleship
Jesus commanded us to make disciples and teach them to obey everything He commanded. That assignment will not be accomplished without an intentional plan. In this video clip Sergio Arce and I will help you with tools that can assist you in an intentional plan of making mature disciples and in developing the leadership needed to carry out that plan. Disciple-making guides people to be transformed in Christlikeness so they think and act like Christ. The following is a link for a FREE print download for: Discipleship: Stepping-Stones to Developing Your Church’s Strategy . Watch a Free Webinar on the Growing Disciples…
6 Words (+videos) to Help You Abide in Christ
Abiding in Christ is a central discipline for the whole Christian life as a disciple. I’ve chosen the following 6 words (followed by video clips) to help you grow in your abiding relationship with Jesus Christ your Lord. Relationship: Abide in Christ is the first and most important discipline in The Disciple’s Cross. Your relationship with Christ is described by Him in His Parable of the True Vine in John 15. Without this saving relationship with Jesus Christ none of the other disciplines have any eternal value for your life. Surrender: Full surrender to Christ as Lord is an essential ingredient for…
4 Video Parables for Christian Living
Enjoy and share 4 challenging video parables about living a fruitful Christian life: Parables of the Water Jug, Two Containers, the PVC Pipe, and the Leaning Tower. Use them as illustrations or to stimulate small-group discussion. Parable of the Water Jug When people take a look at your “water jug,” do they see the Living Water in you and want to drink deeply, or do they turn away because they are not that thirsty?
Experiencing God: A Documentary
[brightcove_embed video_id=”2228953467001″] Experiencing God has helped thousands of people see the world through a different lens. They have begun to see it how God sees it, they have uncovered God’s will for their lives and then done it. This film will take you on a journey as you watch someone else experiencing many of the realities found in this movement of God. It will explore many stories that have been uncovered showing how God has placed Experiencing God in hands of international leaders, prisoners, and Christ followers who have been awakened to see the world how God see’s the world. For…