disciplemaking journey

Feb
20
depression to direction and purpose because of a MicroGroup

From Depression to Direction

Disciplemaking MicroGroups 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.
4 min read
Feb
13
Equip the saints not do the work of ministry for them

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.
9 min read
Jan
09
Why are definitions important

Why are Definitions Important?

Definitions, when understood and shared, provide a common language. The more clearly important terms are understood and then shared, the better the communication related to those terms.
7 min read
Nov
28
Sinkholes and Potholes: Dangers and Barriers to Effective Disciplemaking

Sinkholes and Potholes: Dangers and Barriers to Effective Disciplemaking

To see disciplemaking become a part of the identity of the church demands “a long obedience in the same direction.” Be aware of 8 sinkholes that are signs of being swallowed up and destroyed.
10 min read
Nov
21
Looking up at tall Redwood Forest trees in California

Relationships Matter

You are not alone. Coastal Redwoods do not have a single taproot. Instead, they form a shallow network of relatively small roots that extend outwardly, up to a hundred feet from the base.
4 min read
Nov
14
              LP Cook-Greg Ogden-Straud Brewer-Dave Schanuel at the JCCC

Greg Ogden Goes to Prison

Do you believe that our Lord orchestrates the affairs of His Kingdom? If so, you will be even more convinced after reading this story of His divine appointment.
6 min read
Nov
07
Encouraging one another by responding to the disciplemaking call

Greg Ogden’s Personal Disciplemaking Journey

When we combine biblically-based content with a transformative, relational context, we have a setting for accelerated growth.
5 min read