Sublime

“Around the world, the number one way DMMers find those interested in God is by serving them (healing prayer, kind deed, community service) while consistently, simultaneously, and culturally appropriately pointing to God.”

There is a way of life we are to pursue in the company of a brotherhood, and there is a common mission that unites us.

This is key. This is what men need. All of us need actual discipleship and development, specific advice and skills and ways of living in the world that help us learn how to be good at being men.

Discipleship is the path to true spiritual authority.

Speaking of leadership, Nate and I also went through John Maxwell’s Leadership Bible and The 20 Most Important Minutes in a Leader’s Day.

Notice that the goal is to be at peace, to live in harmony with all men—believers and unbelievers. Why? Our testimony is more important than our rights. How we respond to injustice and personal attacks is more important than getting our way or proving that we’re right.

It is critical that we assess why we are engaging with the dechurched. It cannot be for any reason apart from sincere affection for them that flows out of a genuine love of God. We should be careful to avoid motivations of spiritual pride, success, and praise from others.

Ministry Design Principle 2:

The first need a convert has is assurance. He needs to know that he has truly been born again.