This information is not original with me, but from a fascinating book I found entitled, “The Passionate Church: The Art of Life-Changing Discipleship.” Since I am a visual learner, I have included my personally designed diagrams along with my own notes to help in my disciple-making and teaching efforts. LifeShapes Discipleship Strategy: The Circle The […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The circle helps us identify the significant events of our lives in a way that enables us to move deeper in the direction of God’s will. The time has come, the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news. –Mark 1:15 Chronos = the flowing of time, in chronological order. Kairos = […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We can rediscover the rhythm of life the Creator God intended for us in the principles of the semi-circle. I am the vine and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prune it, that it may bear more […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The three dimensions found in the triangle are necessary for us to live a balanced life. He has shown you, O man, what is good and what the Lord requires of you. To act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. –Micah 6:8 To receive balance in our lives, we must […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The square lays out the stages every disciple experiences and gives you the corresponding style of leadership. You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The pentagon is a tool for enabling every believer to recognize his or her worth and how to contribute to the building up of the body of Christ. However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ… Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Learning to pray according to the model Jesus gave us in the Lord’s Prayer will renew your church’s prayer life. Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” Jesus said, “This is […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
God’s people are a living organism subject to the same principles of growth that apply to all living things. MRS GREN can help you grow a healthy church; practicing the principles of a vital life. You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Contrary to the popularity of UCF, the octagon has an evangelistic meaning: evangelism will take on a new perspective as you learn to discover the Person of Peace and how the process works from God’s perspective. The Lord now chose seventy-two other disciples and sent them ahead in pairs to all the towns and places […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace." (Acts 20:24)
"The biggest deterrent to growth in most churches is lack of confidence in God's supernatural power to grow His church. We are obsessed with our own responsibility to find resources for growth. When our natural resources seem limited, our vision shrinks and we accept mediocrity. We can't grow the church, but God can! We don't have the resources, but He does! "
(Ken Hemphill, Revitalizing the Sunday Morning Dinosaur)
Worldliness is not the trap that most endangers us as Christian workers; nor is it sin. The trap we fall into is extravagantly desiring spiritual success; that is, success measured by, and patterned after, the form set by this religious age in which we now live (Luke 10:20). Never seek after anything other than the approval of God, and always be willing to go “outside the camp, bearing His disgrace.” (Hebrews 13:12-14)
Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for April 24
You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart (Jeremiah 29:13)
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