In an earlier post, I talked about the importance of simple, pass-on-able tools for helping other people grow. Over the next several posts, I will introduce you…… Read more “Pass-on-able Tool #1: The Grace Wheel”
Category: Reproduce spiritual generations
We Can’t Make Disciples
“Wait a minute, Doug. You’re saying we can’t make disciples? You just told us that we are commissioned to make disciples. You even gave us some principles…… Read more “We Can’t Make Disciples”
How Do You “Make” a Disciple?
What are some important things to remember as we begin to take seriously this idea of making disciples? First and foremost, let’s take a cue from the…… Read more “How Do You “Make” a Disciple?”
Discipleship—Grounded in Grace or Pride?
One of the greatest dangers as a person launches into a disciplemaking ministry is the temptation towards pride, performance, and arrogance. We must ground all our personal discipleship and…… Read more “Discipleship—Grounded in Grace or Pride?”
Essential Disciplines for Influencers
I recently sat down with Russell Verhey to give my thoughts on being a leader/influencer. I shared three essential disciplines for a leader. Click here to listen or read…… Read more “Essential Disciplines for Influencers”
Making Waves
“People loving Jesus and embedded in a broken world, purposefully send waves of the gospel out into the lives of other people who will grow deep in…… Read more “Making Waves”
Missed Grace, Duplicity and the 2016 Evangelical
There’s a noteworthy element of Jesus’ ministry that we can easily forget: His intended audience. Think about it. During Jesus’ 3 years walking the paths of Capernaum,…… Read more “Missed Grace, Duplicity and the 2016 Evangelical”
Parable of the Two Sons: Which Son Was Really Lost?
I find that most of us read the Parable of the Two Sons in Luke 15 through the filter of years of tradition rather than good interpretation.…… Read more “Parable of the Two Sons: Which Son Was Really Lost?”
4 Character-Builders to Sharpen Your Leadership
“At the end of the day, I can only lead out of the overflow of my deep walk with Christ. As Howard Hendricks, the legendary professor at…… Read more “4 Character-Builders to Sharpen Your Leadership”
Defining Moments of an Underdog
When I think back on my life, one defining moment as a Christ-following influencer (a leader in my sphere of influence) happened when I was in college…… Read more “Defining Moments of an Underdog”