What's Your Mission Assignment? 17 Questions to Help You Discern
We’re surrounded by infinite possibilities to join in what God is doing. So what is that unique assignment that God has given us for this season?
Here are some questions that will give you greater clarity as you discern.
Multiply Disciples by Serving in their Love Language
The idea of ‘love languages” could apply to those whom we serve.
See how we can imitate Jesus who spoke to unique groups of people and individuals about God’s kingdom in a way that they understood.
Three Powerful Questions That Unlock Urban Mission
Our cities are huge. Where do we begin?
Urban leaders in Asia are discovering the ability of powerful questions to open up fresh perspectives and possibilities.
A Simple Way to Lead So that Everyone Grows
“Why don’t people grow up?”
As pastor of a church, David often found himself asking this question in frustration. His congregation members seemed unmotivated and apathetic.
True Fruitfulness : Beyond the Numbers Game
What is the Bible talking about when it talks about fruitfulness?
Is it the same thing that WE are talking about? How did Jesus define it?
4 Habits to More Effective Outreach and Discipleship
Book Review:
21 Days to Becoming a Disciple Maker by Jim Britts
After finishing this book, I wish it had been available earlier.
Barren but Alive: When “Nothing” is Happening
God’s work of character building was being accomplished in Joseph, even when he might have thought nothing was happening.
Seven More Mistakes that Sabotage DBS Fruitfulness (and What to Do Instead)
I've facilitated and coached a LOT of Discovery Bible Studies over the years and have probably made every mistake there is to make.
Here are seven mistakes I have seen have the biggest impact on helping people to discover and encounter God (or not).
A Tool for Urban Evangelism: How the People Map Can Transform Your Approach
Practical Urban Mission - Part 3
Today, we continue to look at the second essential element - discerning how God is already working so we can respond in prayer and action. Practising curiosity and attentiveness can help us “listen” to God. The People Map is a visual tool that helps us listen.
3 Essential Elements for ‘Success’ in Urban Mission
Practical Urban Mission - Part 1
God is at work, people are dissatisfied with the brokenness they see and experience, but the vast majority of residents in our cities are not responding to Jesus' Good News. There is a disconnect here. How can we, as urban harvest workers, be more effective at connecting the dots?
God’s Household Invitation (and 5 Practical Steps to Lifelong Discipleship)
God's Gospel invitation is often framed primarily as an invitation to have sins forgiven, receive eternal life, and/or enjoy a more prosperous life. Each of these invitations distracts and confuses those we are inviting. These things might be by-products or consequences of God’s invitation, but they’re not the main thing. God’s central invitation is for us to step back into a surrendered and trusting relationship with Himself - the loving Father King.
These 3 Challenges Are The Keys To Multiplying Discipleship in Our Cities
God’s end-vision for Creation is a Biblically explicit, universal constant. He is restoring His Kingdom and bringing all things back into harmony and unity under His loving reign and rule. At the human level, He is inviting us to participate in His Kingdom as beloved Sons and Daughters who join with Him to help others do the same. In essence, this is discipleship that replicates.