Author Archives: Pastor Jesse

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About Pastor Jesse

I am someone loved by Jesus - a disciple, husband, father, pastor, and engineer. God has a mission and invites us into it. I want to do my part to encourage and equip people for life on that mission!

What Turns Bible Study into Discipleship.

I love Bible study.  I love Bible Study in solitude, one-on-one, small groups, and lecture groups.  I love it for myself.  I love it for others.  As a pastor, I did whatever I could to get people in my churches … Continue reading →

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Worshiping From Discipleship and Mission

In yesterday’s post, we looked at two aspects of the kind of worship that flows from a life of discipleship, mission, and authentic community.   Looking at I Corinthians 11-14, I offered up two observations: 1) Mainly, these passages deal … Continue reading →

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Worship and Real Life

“When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation.  Everything must be done so that the church may be built up.”  (I Corinthians 14:26) If there is … Continue reading →

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It’s Easy To Find Worshipers

“You [Samaritans] worship guessing in the dark.  We Jews worship in the clear light of day.  God’s way of salvation is made available through the Jews.  But the time is coming – it has, in fact, come – when what … Continue reading →

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If I Only Had One Year To Disciple Someone: Missional Micropost

I am absolutely convinced that discipleship is the best way to bring about lasting change in the world.  So, if I only had one year to disciple someone, I’d ask the Lord to help me find a way to make … Continue reading →

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