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“This question came up Sunday night. ‘Why would a person who claims to be saved, refuse to be baptized?’ It took me a little while to formulate my answer, but here it is, based upon 40 years of time in ministry.” - P&D
The Elements of Corporate Worship and Christian Discipleship
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“When we hear about being ‘discipled,’ we often picture a one-on-one relationship or a small group setting, and those are important ways in which we grow as Christians. But have you thought about how discipleship happens through the gathered church?” - 9 Marks
Simple Church Planting
There is nothing simple about making disciples, and yet, making disciples should be done simply. Forming local churches from new disciples does not need to be an overly complicated affair.
In unreached areas, or among unreached people groups, to make disciples is to plant local churches. This is what Jesus communicated to us in the Great Commission:
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, [even] to the end of the age. Amen. (Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV)
Why Teaching Deep Theology Matters to Your Church
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“We often shy away from teaching new believers deep theology. But the church is called to disciple believers into theological depths.” - Lifeway
Pastoring the Pestering Conscience
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“I’ve met church members who are hard on themselves. Like radar that mistakes birds for bombers, their consciences hold them in a state of emergency. They live under the threat of God’s judgment. They apologize a lot. Some are hard on others, too. Like air traffic controllers with defective equipment, they cry danger when there is none. They accuse a lot.” - 9 Marks
From Credulity to Conviction: Helping Children Grow a Faith That Lasts
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“Children don’t remain credulous forever. Beliefs mature. When they do, they usually abandon beliefs in Santa, but they are far more likely to keep believing in Jesus. Our calling is to guide them from childlike credulity to mature conviction, helping them discard what’s false while rooting them deeply in the truth.” - CPPL
Why Bible Reading Plans Fail (and What We Can Do About It)
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“How can we lead our churches to find success in following Bible reading plans that help them spend time in God’s Word in a meaningful way?” - Lifeway
Teach People How to Read Their Bibles
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“A pastor isn’t responsible only to teach Scripture but also to help his people learn how to read the Bible for themselves. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share how pastors can encourage their congregations to engage deeply with God’s Word, meditate on how the Lord has revealed himself, and approach Scripture with obedience and joy.” - TGC
Concluding Our Analysis of Church-Planting/Disciple-Making Movements: Theology and Methods
Today’s analysis will be the final article in this series on Church-Planting and Disciple-Making Movements. The methods we’ve explored thus far espoused by movement leaders have significantly influenced major missions organizations such as the IMB, Cru, International Students Inc, and a host of others.
A Critical Analysis of Church-Planting/Disciple-Making Movements, Part 3: Prayer and the Person of Peace
This article is the third in this week’s series on Church-Planting and Disciple-Making Movements. It’s important to note that these movements are not inconsequential. The methods espoused by movement leaders have significantly influenced major missions organizations such as the IMB, Cru, International Students Inc, and a host of others.
