To disciple, leaders must ‘start small,’ SBOM leaders say
Daniel Edmonds said the journey of faith is often tough and brings fear, but we’re encouraged by our walk with Christ. “We abide in Him and obey Him, so it […]
‘Start small. Do it right. Build it strong.’ SBOM director releasing discipleship resource.
Daniel Edmonds said over the years as he’s visited with churches, when they ask how to get a disciple-making movement started, he says this: “Start small. Do it right. Build […]
Book of Letters simplifies faith lessons for new believers
A little book is making a big impact on the discipleship of new believers. “First Letters: Basic Truths for a New Believer” by Larry Hyche is a plainly written Christian primer […]
Bicentennial: Alabama Baptists strengthen focus on Jesus’ call to make disciples
Nate Bass said it can be daunting to think about how to reach the entire world for Christ. But when he looks at his own sphere of influence, the task […]
Bicentennial: Missions discipleship helps us hear about God’s work and join Him
Candace McIntosh didn’t grow up in church, but for a short stint in her teen years, she attended a small church in her area. While there, she was involved in […]
Why Discipleship Can’t Happen in Your Church Without Relationships
More and more Americans are concluding they don’t need church. One of the key reasons is that more and more churchgoers are concluding that they don’t need each other. Today, […]
Christian camps encourage spiritual development, missional outlook for all ages
When Russell McCrory was 10 years old, he gave his life to Christ at a Lifeway Crosspoint camp. At a youth evangelism conference in 1998, he responded to God’s call […]
Preschool Minister Shares Tips For Laying A Strong Spiritual Foundation
Most churches want to draw more families with young children. Along with the joys of ministering to preschoolers come challenges as well. From bed babies to toddlers, three biblical foundations […]
Discipleship specialist Claude King challenges small groups leaders to be diligent in prayer
Believers have a wonderful promise from Christ in Matthew 18:19–20. “When we pray alone, the Lord is with us, … but there’s an additional encouragement when we pray with others. […]
‘Throwing Out The Seed’: Bible Study Leaders Must Set Example In Evangelism
Those who lead Sunday School classes have a responsibility to encourage and train members to bring the unsaved to Christ. That was the encouragement Jay Gordon, adult and small groups […]
