Discipleship is the heartbeat of spiritual growth and community within the church. It’s about more than just attending church services; it’s about deepening one’s faith, fostering meaningful relationships, and equipping believers to follow Jesus in every aspect of their lives. Whether you’re developing new discipleship pathways or enhancing existing ones, our articles offer practical advice and inspiring ideas.
The year was 2008. Pixar drops WALL·E. Fat humans floating on hover-chairs. Eyes glued to screens. Sipping meal shakes. Zero human contact. Completely disconnected from reality—and each other. We laughed. "That's ridiculous. That'll never be us." Sadly, it became us,...
I've been diving deep into the Gospels lately, and something hit me like a ton of bricks – Jesus was the ultimate...
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In a recent email blast to subscribers (www.elementalgroup.org), I asked for a response to a simple question: As a...
So, you've got some fresh faces in your congregation. That's fantastic! But now comes the big question: How do you...
A snail and a slug scoot down the sidewalk one morning on their way to work as usual. They converged faster than...
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in ministry, it’s this: small groups are where the real life change happens. You can...
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I’ve often heard people say you can’t measure discipleship. I don’t know if that’s true. It is certainly true you...
For introverts, the notion of outreach can seem not just difficult, but fully impossible to pull off, at least as many...
I was teaching a Bible study for women in our new church. Nine women were present. Four of us had been married just...