From Depression to Direction

Stories of transformation catch our attention. How do some rise above from the depths of depression after unmet expectations to experience purpose and direction?

I quickly realized that this disciplemaking process is what I have needed for many years. The MicroGroup has provided me with enormous growth in such a short time. It has helped pull me out of depression. It has helped me be excited about my life and my future. This disciplemaking process has given me a renewed purpose and direction in my life. - Matt

I am a business owner specializing in building custom showers, bathroom remodeling, and tile work of all kinds. I enjoy coming alongside my clients and helping them to transform their living spaces. Several weeks ago I completed a 14-month MicroGroup journey, and it has truly transformed my life. When I was invited to participate in this one-year MicroGroup, I was struggling with severe grief, caused by my wife of 22 years passing away from pancreatic cancer. We started our meetings just one week after the one-year anniversary of my wife's passing, and I was still so lost and overwhelmed with grief. I quickly realized that this disciplemaking process is what I have needed for many years.

Like Matt, others reflected on the February 8th Kentucky gathering to learn and practice disciplemaking,

"The Disciplemaking conference helped me to narrow specifically where I might need to begin with intentional discipleship.  I received clarity in moving forward and am ready to go through the coaching process in order to lead a group in the near future.” - Kim

What was the catalyst for their hope coming alive? We modeled Jesus’ relationship style of disciplemaking. We came alongside the Kentucky disciples and shared our journey, as well as lessons we are discovering along the way.

Relationships matter most. Curriculum is secondary. Methodology is not as important as valuing people by becoming more like Jesus, surrendering to God's will and purpose for our lives. That is what discipleship means: becoming more Christlike in words and actions to be authentically integrated in what we say and do. Reflecting Jesus glorifies God and is for our good to give us joy!

Changing the culture of the church

"I am so excited about learning to be a disciple.  I have learned how ordinary people can change the health and future of the church.   Jesus called us all to make disciples and not just be disciples.

I want to help others understand that we all have something to contribute.  Spending time with two or three ladies to experience life together and getting to know each other has made a big difference in my life. I wish I had known about this years ago." -Heidi

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Equipping Model or Dependency Model

When those who are to equip others end up doing the work others were meant to do, they create a dependency model of Christianity that distorts the job description of ministry and ministers.

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How to Remember and Not Forget: The Power of MicroGroups

The Learning Pyramid can change the way we present information for long-term retention. That’s why MicroGroups are so effective. A MicroGroup is based on replication, multiplication, and transformation, not merely dissemination of information. See the 90% compared to the 5% of telling/talking? People don’t remember sermons or speeches—

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