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How does our theology provide support and structure for small group ministry? Building on episode 1 (Biblical basis for small groups), Scott and Steve take a deep dive into how Wes...
Some people are cheering. Some people are afraid. There are a whole host of reactions to the recent presidential election. The reactions are varied, even in our church pews. How d...
As I look back on my formative years, I realize I was raised in a bubble…a good bubble in many ways...but a bubble. Over the past few days, I’ve spent quite a bit of time reflectin...
Jesus makes the call to love quite clear in the Greatest Commandment. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind”, and Jesus goes o...
Rev. Junius B. Dotson shares 3 ways your church can reach disappointed people in the aftermath of a contentious election cycle. LIVE: Post-Election Discipleship Rev. Junius B. Dot...
October 2016
Oct
Companions,Tony Jones has issued a sort of wrap up since this blog was originally posted. You can find it here. I've offered comment there as well. I'm not sure what it means that ...
In October, Eric Soard, a missionary serving in Mwanza, Tanzania, put together a three-day writing workshop for United Methodists in Tanzania. The workshop, based on the various r...
On October 7, 2016, over 83 students of theological studies at the College of Theology and Management, Church Training Center (CTMCTC) in Freetown, Sierra Leone took part in an E-...
Does the title of this blog surprise you? The Christian Year: Seasons of Discipleship? Had you thought of the Christian Year as instead something more like a few different seasons ...
In my role as your Director of Worship Resources at Discipleship Ministries, I receive questions about specific worship practices in The United Methodist Church nearly every day. A...
Called by a variety of names: discipleship groups, cell groups, life groups, etc. what exactly constitutes a small group? Scott and Steve explore this question with the help of Jac...
During October's Monthly LIVE broadcast, Rev. Junius B. Dotson, General Secretary of Discipleship Ministries, discusses how four essential elements for leading change in your churc...
September 2016
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A Disciple’s Journal 2017: A Guide for Daily Prayer, Bible Reading and Discipleship is now available. It is a devotional resource designed for individual and small group use.A Disc...
What does baptism have to do with discipleship and small group ministries? Taylor Burton-Edwards (aka ‘Liturgy Man’) adds his insights as Scott and Steve discuss creating a culture...
seanlockephotography / 123RF Stock Photo If you are a sports fan, you probably know people with selective perception bias. You may not always like those people, or you may avoid s...
Rev. Junius B. Dotson, General Secretary of Discipleship Ministries, shares how we can recapture the spirit of "movement." NOTE: If you are watching the recording, you may want to ...
Steve Bryant and Kara Oliver traveled to Manila, Philippines, to meet with conference leaders and the Discipleship Resources Philippines (DRP) team. In partnership with Bishops Fra...
lightwise / 123RF Stock Photo Perhaps you’ve already heard the story about the boy who taught his dog to talk. After his friend asked for proof, the friend was disappointed when t...
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