Category Archives: Discipleship

Ask It! The Haunting/Clarifying Discipleship Question

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Pastor Jesse

There’s a question than haunts me and drives me in ministry. “If all the Christians in the world were killed and none were left but those in your church, would they be equipped to start the Christian movement all over … Continue reading →

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A Simple Way To Boost Church Planting

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Pastor Jesse

The other day at Starbucks, I bumped into Jeremy.  He’s preparing for ministry in college with an eye toward church planting.   He’s a the son of a two church planting co-pastors.  He’s got incredible gifts for leadership.  He’s majoring in Religious Studies and plans to … Continue reading →

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Missional Living Micro Post

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Pastor Jesse

Of the twelve best know apostles, eleven were killed and the one who survived (John) suffered. Yet each would have said confidently, soberly, that Jesus protected them. Either they were all crazy fools (but they didn’t live or write like … Continue reading →

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Why People Are Disillusioned with the Church AND Things To Do About It

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Pastor Jesse

Why are people disillusioned with the church?  There are too many reasons.  In a short video, Mark Vanderstelt (Soma Communities) shares insight from a couple in his fellowship that had become disillusioned with church.  I summarize the reasons he shared below and offer … Continue reading →

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6 Dangers That MUST Be Addressed To Save Your Youth Group (and a Response)

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Pastor Jesse

Part 1 is an excerpt from an article by Justin Lopez at Austin Stone.  Humbly, I offer part 2 as my response.  It reflects what I would do about it if I were still leading a youth ministry and is informed by … Continue reading →

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