Intentional

Practice intentionally following along by paying close attention to the details. Repeat their spoken words back to them and follow the bread crumbs they leave. In this way, we draw closer to the individual because we know their story better.

CHAPTER TWO LISTEN WITH THE INTENT TO UNDERSTAND

Jesus said: “Therefore go and mathēteuō of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. ... In this passage, mathēteuō is in the imperative mode—the form of a command—and that one word typically translates into two English words: make disciple

PRINCIPLES OF THE PRACTICE

As Jesus developed this potential in his disciples, he did it because it was a natural part of who he was. And that’s something we need to remember. Developing our potential is what God does—it’s part of who God is.

Affirm Progress

When I shifted from demanding justification of her actions to curiosity about her actions, the entire conversation changed.

Jesus taught his disciples to be “fishers of people,” his analogy for a disciple who makes disciples. The apostle Paul later used the analogy of being an ambassador. Whether we see ourselves as ambassadors, fishers of people, or disciple makers, the terminology revolves around a central concept: you and I, as disciples of Jesus, are called to go ou

For us to hear God and take full advantage of the purposeful pause, we must implement some principles that can help us seek the Holy Spirit.