Discipleship is truth transferred through relationship.
That’s a helpful definition of discipleship. However, lot’s of us might think ‘discipling’ is something for only ‘the professionals’ or church leaders to be involved in.
Here is a helpful article by Justin Buzzard to show how we can all be involved in making disciples of Jesus.
With a soul that is prepared, a mind that is alert, a Bible that is open, a heart that is receptive, and a life that is ready to spring into action.
So says Phil Ryken in a helpful article you can find here. And here’s a quote from Thabiti Anyabwile to remind you how to make your pastor’s day.
Few things are more discouraging or dishonoring to [faithful pastors] than a congregation inattentive to the Word of God. Faithful men flourish at the fertile reception of the preached Word. They’re made all the more bold when their people give ear to the Lord’s voice and give evidence of being shaped by it. As church members, we can care for our pastors and teacher and help to prevent unnecessary discouragement and fatigue by cultivating the habit of expositional listening.
Last night we were thinking about the mission of the church. Just what has the Lord Jesus called us to do as his church, what is our vocation, our calling?
Below is a video of Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert discussing this issue, and you can find a link to the book they have recently written on ‘What is The Mission of the Church?’ here.
The Mission of the Church from The Gospel Coalition on Vimeo.
The Good Book Company are running a series of blog posts on Home & Small Groups this week. Below is a great video of how NOT to do small group ministry.
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I’m thinking this is something we could profitably make use on Sunday evenings. As mentioned in the video clip below, it comes out of the book The Trellis And The Vine, which I’m currently chomping my way through and which makes great reading.
WHATEVER IS COMMENDABLE 