Making Disciples Archives

How Jesus Kept Peter on Mission (Mark 14:27-31, 66-71)

Today we look at the story of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus, a classic example of “mission drift” in the Bible.

How Well Do You Know Your Bible? (Mark 12:28-34)

In Mark 12:28-34 Jesus lays out the Greatest Commandment, and it begs a question for modern Christians: How well do you know your Bible?

The Cost of Discipleship (Mark 8:31-9:1)

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Training the Twelve (Mark 3:7-19)

Jesus is very popular in the world whether people are for him or against him. He’s not just looking for groupies and debates but faithful followers who will make him famous for the right reasons.

Why Make Disciples?

Most Christians think we have to mature before we’re qualified to make disciples. The Bible teaches something different: we mature by making disciples.

Discipling Through Topics 1-3

Module #1 in The Pursuit is an introduction to God and the Bible, focusing on the heart of God for people. Here’s how to disciple through it.

Value #5: We’re On Mission With Jesus

Jesus is the boss and his commission is our command.

The Holy Spirit’s Role in Disciple-making

Using tools and strategies to make disciples is great, but only the Holy Spirit is ultimate. Trust his power and presence to do the work.

Discipling Through Topics 10-12

If you’re helping someone go “full circle” in their pursuit of God, the last three topics will help you finish the job.

Expectations in Mentoring

The higher the expectations, the bigger the fall. Disciple-making is hard, so get ready for some serious ups and downs.

Getting Rejected in Mentoring

What if you keep getting rejected in mentoring or disciple-making? Here are three things to think about if this is you.

Disciple-Making Tips for Introverts

Fear not, introvert! Your temperament makes you the perfect choice for going out and making disciples.

How to End a Failed Mentoring Relationship

Not everyone that you invest in will end up going full circle in their pursuit of God. Here’s how to pull the ripcord.

Discipling Through Topics 7-9

Ready to help someone learn about honoring God as a Christian? Take them through the third module in The Pursuit.

Discipling Through Topics 4-6

Module #2 in The Pursuit covers the first arrow in a full-circle pursuit: how to start a relationship with God by trusting Jesus. Here’s how to disciple through it.

The Tension Between Relationship and Mission as a Mentor

If you’re making disciples, you’re on a mission from Jesus. But that doesn’t mean your relationships with people you’re mentoring go out the window.

Tracking Your Discipleship Relationships

Helping someone pursue God is the greatest thing you can do in your life. Here’s how to measure it.

Pushing Past the Awkward in a Mentoring Relationship

Sometimes things can get awkward in a new relationship. Here’s how to push past that.

Am I Qualified to Baptize Someone?

How do you know if you’re qualified to baptize someone?

How to Power Through in Mentoring

It’s easy to give up and stop trying to help someone pursue God. Here’s how to power through the challenges and discouragement to make a difference.

Here’s What You’ll Get Out of Mentoring

Cory and Rhonda share about how mentoring has given them more than they ever expected.

Boundaries in Mentoring Others

As you help others pursue God, make sure you observe proper interpersonal boundaries.

The Mentoring Law of Discovery

Great mentors understand the fundamental law of mentoring: truth is discovered. You can’t force someone to see what you see.

Next Steps in Mentoring

Congrats! You’ve finished the training 101 series. Here’s what to do next.

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