discipleship
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discipleship
You get where this is going. A lot of men today are suffering from a disease, what I call "weak oak syndrome." Most men did not grow up with spiritual fathers. 41% of men today are growing up without an actual father. This does not include the countless men who grew up with a man in the home that was detached, aloof, and maybe even abusiv
... See moreChris Harper • I'm Throwing Shade...
Consider your life over the past year. Which stage would you say you are currently in when it comes to being a disciple maker?
Brandon Guindon • Intentional
They are the tools of abiding in Christ, prayer and fasting, being patient, and focusing on truth. I have found these four tools to be essential whenever I’m seeking God to be more intentional with those I disciple.
Brandon Guindon • Intentional
READ Acts 16:1–5. Now read what Paul wrote to the churches about Timothy in Philippians 2:19–24. Finally, read Paul’s words to Timothy many years later in 2 Timothy 3:10–17. ANSWER these questions: 1. What was it about Paul and Timothy’s relationship that made Paul’s message powerful to Timothy? 2. What might keep you from engaging in these types o
... See moreBrandon Guindon • Intentional
However, because we are all imperfect at this, Solomon presents his son with an intriguing discipleship process in four simple steps: Do you see the consequences of this decision? Do you see the seduction of this decision? Do you see the inconsistencies of this decision? Do you see what happened to others who made this decision?
Vince Miller • Proverbs
What I learned is that the definition of discipleship is walking alongside someone to help that person follow Jesus, be changed by Jesus, and be on mission for Jesus.
Brandon Guindon • Intentional
Application: In your discipling relationship(s), you should read philosophical/theological stimulating books together. I recommend a new read every 6-8 weeks. A few I would recommend:
Harp from BetterMan • Life on Life
Excellent list of books. I have read quite a few on the list. Most recently, I just finished [[A Tale of Three Kings]]. It was a quick, fantastic read around the story of Saul, David, and Absalom.
When you converse with someone you are discipling, and they are sharing about their life or a difficult situation, refrain from sharing all the great advice you want to give and simply focus on that person. Remember that it’s not about you; it’s about the other person feeling heard.
Brandon Guindon • Intentional
Listening to respond sets the table for such hostile interactions.