Discipleship
The church is called to be “members one of another,” building each other up in a deeper walk with Christ. Sometimes this encouragement will happen through an encouraging word from a passing relationship, but at other times, it will begin to take the form of a more regular discipleship relationship. The resources in this community are intended to assist someone who is walking in a discipleship relationship with another individual.
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Discipleship Conferences
Discipleship is a call of the church. To lovingly walk alongside a soul, journeying with them in their relationship with Jesus, watching the perfecting work of the love of God in their lives…and in our own. Our discipleship conferences are intended to equip, encourage, and challenge those in the local church who are embarking in the call of discipleship.
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Discipleship Podcast
Christ chose discipleship as the means to pass down faith and sanctify lives. Discipleship is a call to participate in the ancient classroom of Christ.
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Spiritual Disciplines Podcasts
Spiritual Disciplines Podcast
This podcast helps us understand what spiritual disciplines are and how they are helpful to the end that we might be more like Christ. Learn moreCautions with Spiritual Disciplines Podcast
What are common cautions that should accompany our wise application of spiritual disciplines? Learn More
Discipleship Moments
Discipleship is the call of the church. We encourage others to draw closer to Jesus while drawing closer to Jesus ourselves. Learn more as these important themes and practical concepts are discussed around discipleship. Be encouraged through this series of short videos covering different moments of discipleship.
Courses
Emotional Intelligence Course
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the aptitude a person has for identifying their emotions, regulating them, and wisely acting in accordance with their purpose. Individuals with high EQ are more likely to have satisfying relationships. Fortunately, emotional intelligence is not fixed. Rather it can be cultivated and grown. This course attempts to do just that.
View CourseSpiritual Formation: Abiding in Jesus Together
We are all being formed – every. day. From fashion to opinions, we are all being molded by our environment. Spiritual formation is the process of the Holy Spirit, with our cooperation, bringing us into a deeper relationship with God and conforming us to be more like Jesus. This 10-lesson course will help us slow down so that we can be molded by God. It is designed to be done with a small group. A discipleship community that will long outlive this 13-week course.
View CourseHelping Others Be Disciples
This short, three lesson course is designed to help bring discipleship to your family, small group or local church. First, we explore the mindset for being a community that makes disciples. Second, we are equipped with a tangible skillset for discipling others. Lastly, we will envision what it might look like to share discipleship practices together as a believing community.
View CourseAbide Discipleship Program
We invite you to come set aside a period of intentional time to find refreshment in Jesus, growth in Christ-likeness, and equipping to draw others into The Way of Jesus.
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Spiritual Disciplines
Every endeavor has basic skills that support the success of the effort. For example, tying rope-climbing knots is a basic skill for rock climbing. Study skills are rudimentary for a student. These basic skills are sometimes called disciplines. They are practices from which success springs. The Christian life has disciplines which must be learned. The more we practice these disciplines, the more we grow and mature in them.
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Spiritual Disciplines: What is Biblical Meditation?
Throughout the Scriptures we are told to meditate. Yet most of us would have a difficult time defining what meditation is and what it might look like in daily life. A basic definition of mediation is to ponder or contemplate.
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If meditation is defined as pondering or contemplating what is true, then the next question is why meditate? Many of us desire deeper communion with the Lord and greater wisdom to navigate the challenges that arise. Meditating on things of God is a key ingredient to this desired destination.
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Meditation is not difficult, but it is built on skills and resources that are scarce for many of us. We live in a “cliff notes” society where we want the summary rather than the full version. Many of us have lost our ability to keep our mind fixed on a topic because we have become so accustomed to transitioning from one thing to another.
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Spiritual Disciplines: The Big Picture of the Bible
Coming to the Scriptures without background knowledge has some advantages because you might be better able to read the scriptures for what they say without preconceived ideas. However, without understanding the larger storyline of the passage/s you are reading, the Bible can quickly become confusing.
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It can be helpful to step back and ask yourself, “why do I read the Bible?” Doing the right behavior is important but the “why” we engage specific actions is what gives sustaining life and energy to those behaviors.
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No matter which specific “how-to” you engage, there are two things that will need to be the foundational in your Bible reading. First, the Holy Spirit illuminating your heart and mind to the Scriptures. Second, you will need to grow as an active rather than merely a passive reader of Scripture.
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Spiritual Disciplines: What is Prayer?
Prayer is an amazing gift from a merciful God who desires reconciliation to a rebellious people. We access this direct line to God through audible words, internal thoughts as well as groanings that rise from within us.
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Prayer, like many Spiritual Disciplines, is difficult to engage without it becoming a task to check off the list rather than a discipline which changes us, connects us to the Lord and affects the world. For this reason, it is important to remind ourselves of what we are doing and why we do it.
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As we walk with Christ, we are to grow in his likeness. This is the process of sanctification where we are learning and growing as we read the Word, spend time with other believers, and pray.
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Spiritual Disciplines: What is Worship?
The Hebrew word shachah means “to worship, prostrate oneself, bow down”. In 1 Samuel 24:8 shachah is translated “bowed” when describing David’s response to King Saul. In Exodus 34:8 it is translated “worshipped” describing Moses’ reaction to experiencing the Lord’s presence on Mount Sinai. In general, shachah gives the picture of acknowledging and yielding to a higher authority.
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There is no doubt as we experience creation as well as what has been accomplished by man, we will have moments of awe. These moments of awe are to point us to God and worship of him. This exposes the challenge of training our hearts and minds to an accurate view of God and man. While man can accomplish many great things, the question “where does this ability come from” remains.
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To worship according to truth means to rightly know and therefore elevate the God of the Bible through word and action. Throughout Scripture, God’s mercy and justice are tied together; God is both merciful and just. When God is seen as such, we reverence him.
Learn MoreFasting
While the discipline of fasting is not unique to the Christian experience, nor is it explicitly commanded in Scripture, the Christian church does have a long history surrounding the practice. It has stemmed from numerous examples and teachings on fasting found in the Bible.
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Lies We Tell Ourselves Webinar
In this webinar, we discuss the effect which lies can have on our thinking and our behavior. Watch WebinarUpsetting Lies: Believing the Truth Podcast
This podcast speaks to the health that comes by way of truth. As truth embodied, Christ wants to upset our lies. Learn more
Biblical Decision Making
These resources help someone as they walk through biblical decision making.
Biblical Decision-Making Article Series
This 5-part series of articles are designed to help think through the factors involved in making wise, biblically-based decisions. Learn moreBiblical Decision-Making Podcast Series
In this podcast series, considers principled truths as well as common misconceptions in decision making. Learn more
Biblical Decision Making Course
Biblical decision-making shouldn’t be a mystery. Each of us make decisions every day that affect our lives and the lives of those around us. This course is designed to help think through the factors involved in making wise, biblically-based decisions. We hope these lessons will bring out both the obvious and subtle factors that affect that process. This self-paced, 5-lesson course encourages a right relationship with God while seeking His guidance.
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Discussion Aids
Discussion Aids are created to help facilitate healthy dialogue between individuals, mentors, couples, or groups.
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Further Study
What Does an Overcoming Christian Life Look Like
This resource helps to accurately depict what an overcoming Christian looks like in thoughts, words, belief, and actions.
Learn MoreRecommended Actions for Spiritual Growth
This article provides actions that can help you complete your intentional plan for your spiritual growth.
Learn MoreDiscipleship Handouts
Each handout can serve a different purpose in either starting discussion or guiding self-reflection around important aspects of spiritual growth.
View HandoutsDelighting In The Lord: One Perspective
Delighting in the Lord largely means to be pliable to Him and His ways. Read one’s perspective in how to delight in our Lord.
Read MoreMeditation Podcast
Meditation is in vogue. Mindfulness is in fashion. Yet, the Scriptures have spoken to this discipline for several millennia. This podcast walks us through the what, why and how of meditation.
Listen to PodcastPrayer: Placing Your Hope in God
We ask the Lord to change the difficult things in our lives, also accepting that they may not change. Prayer is a place where we have been granted the privilege of speaking very openly and honestly to our Creator.
Read MoreHow to Study the Bible
Knowing how to read and study the Bible can bring renewed excitement to our time in the Word.
Learn MoreBe Still & Know Podcast Series
Being still should be easy. After all, it is the absence of effort. It is not work but rest. It is not noise but quietness. Why then is it so hard to do? Listen to this three-part podcast series.
Listen to SeriesDiscipleship & Spiritual Formation Resources
Discover a list of Discipleship & Spiritual Formation Resources for further study on these topics.
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Spiritual Growth Mindset Article
When it comes to spiritual growth, where do you find hope in the growth process? What mindset must you have to further this hope? Learn moreSpiritual Growth Mindset Podcast Episode
Children love to grow. Adults sometimes lose the growth mindset that children have. Learn more
