God wired your brain for transformation.Jesus told his followers, “Go and make disciples of every nation,” but a lot of us stop before we start—because we feel like we don’t have what it takes. But Jesus didn&#...

The topic of spiritual gifts is both popular and often misunderstood. This Bible study examines spiritual gifts theologically and biblically, helping participants see what the gifts are (and are not). Each session answers a specific c...

Christians are not supposed to be boring, religious, robots who attend a facility every week to be fed. We are called to be in the likeness of Jesus, carrying His authority and power into the world for all to see. Why is it that so ma...

Each family consists of members with differing personalities, but when each member works together towards a common goal, success is the blessed result. The same mentality applies to family covenants to God established within a Chris...

In Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Jonathan Dodson unveils an effective, Spirit-led model for following Jesus in everyday life. Drawing from his own failures and successes in discipling others, he provides practical ideas for mentor and...

Between adolescence and adulthood is a new stage of life: emerging adulthood. Those in their twenties and early thirties find themselves in transition. This "provisional adulthood" is a time of identity exploration and insta...

Are you wondering what saying yes to following Jesus really means? Do you want to know more about Christianity but you're not sure what, or how, to ask? Are you just beginning in a new faith in Jesus Christ? Then Start Here. Written...

We are experiencing a mentoring crisis today. One key reason is that too many women cling to an outdated formulaic idea of what mentoring is all about. When we hear the word "mentoring" we conjure up a picture that fit our e...

As Catholic disciples of Jesus, we mature to the extent that we allow the heart and habits of Jesus and his people to become ever more our own. The Way invites individuals and groups to reflect upon the heart and habits of discipleshi...

Jesus called God our "Father" more than 160 times. It's an important name, and if you carry that same title here on earth, you want to carry it well. Because every tool has its job, trying to get a project done without th...

The Power of God's Names - Personal Bible Study includes individual study and learning activities five days a week and Scriptures that reveal the meanings of God's names. To fully grasp the significance and power of knowing God's name...

The Bible teaches that the goal of the Christian life is to become like Jesus—for our own personal growth and for the sake of others. Every believer needs to ask three big questions: What do I believe? What should I do? And who am I...

When is doing good not good enough? When does "doing outreach" actually do harm? In the vein of When Helping Hurts, Wesley Furlong's Smart Compassion calls Christians to strategic, prayerful, and biblically based approaches ...

We all know Jesus commands us to disciple others.But how are we supposed to do this in everyday life? How can women, no matter what stage of life they are in, be a disciple who makes disciples? How can we find time to invest ourselve...

If you are serious about being a disciple of Jesus Christ, a discipleship group can help you achieve that goal. Jesus established this model by forming and leading the first discipleship group—and it worked. The men who emerged ...

"How can I know if my disciple-making efforts are effective? How can I know if people growing spiritually?" Have you ever asked these questions? If so, you are not alone. Many disciple-makers regularly struggle with these ...

A Practical Guide to Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Disciple-Making in Any Church Over the last few decades American churches have produced plenty of converts but not as many mature believers. Studies show the majority of Chris...

Discipleship is the buzzword today. Many believers are contemplating in a fresh way what it means to take the Great Commission seriously. Rediscovering Discipleship takes the guesswork out of Christian maturity.Based on insights gaine...

We are told that they are God s servants. Many of them are highly respected within Christian congregations across America. However, are they, pastors that is, telling their parishioners the truth as it relates to the subject of tithin...

Adapted from the ESV Story of Redemption Bible, The Epic Story of the Bible teaches believers and nonbelievers alike how to read the word of God as a grand storyline that points to the saving work of Jesus Christ.

Gospel Above All Bible Study Book includes  a small-group experience for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, "How to Use This Study," tips for leading a group, and a leader guide. Je...

Stop outsourcing justice! Many local churches don't know what to do about justice. We tend to compartmentalize it as merely a strategy for outreach, and we often outsource it to parachurch justice ministries. While these organizations...

Conversations among friends accomplish more than debates between opponents...Conversations on controversial issues do not to go well when the dialogue happens community-to-community or figurehead-to-figurehead. Whether it's race, reli...

Rediscover Church is a timely reminder that the church is more than just a livestream—it is an essential fellowship of God’s people furthering God’s mission.

A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING BAPTISM AS A DEFINING COMMITMENT FOR DISCIPLESAs church leaders, we see it on people's faces — they want renewal. Baptism helps disciples and seekers find a renewed faith in Jesus and commitment to following...

For far too long, the church has tried to make disciples using a one-size-fits-all approach. Some churches advocate 1-on-1 discipling, others try getting everyone into a small group, while still others training through mission trips o...

Many people believe that discipleship is important, but they need help. In fact, the vast majority of Christians report that they have never been personally discipled by a more mature follower of Jesus. Is it any wonder that they have...

In this provocative and compelling book, internationally known missiologists Alan and Debra Hirsch overthrow culturized understandings of theology and culture, and cast a vision for a distinctly mission-shaped way of living the Christ...

The world is fractured. Tensions are high, patience is low, and goodwill is hard to come by. In The Genius of One, author and pastor Greg Holder reminds us of the high value Jesus and his early followers placed on community and offers...

Many programs for outreach, discipleship, and spiritual disciplines are available at any bookstore and on countless websites. We assume that we already know the nature of the Great Commission and the appropriate methods of carrying it...