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Jerry Bridges Versus Jerry Bridges
Childers reviews Jerry Bridges' evolving theology, noting his early focus on "dependent responsibility" in his best-selling book "The Pursuit of Holiness” versus his later focus on God's grace and the gospel as the motive and means of holiness–moving away from a performance-based approach.
How to Develop an Effective Discipleship Plan: How to Make Disciples Series Part 6
The reason most local churches do not have more mature disciples is because they don’t have an intentional discipleship plan. What does an effective discipleship plan look like?
Imitating Christ in Discipleship: How to Make Disciples Series Part 5
What would Jesus’ ministry look like today if he were a local church leader? His ministry methods are worthy of our serious thought and imitation. Learn how to be like Jesus not only in your moral virtues but also in your ministry methods.
Goals in Discipleship: How to Make Disciples Series Part 4
WARNING: Someone can be a visionary leader, outstanding preacher, brilliant Bible scholar, and missionary martyr but still not be a mature disciple. What does a mature disciple of Jesus Christ really look like? You might be surprised.
Principles of Discipleship: How to Make Disciples Series Part 3
Discipleship Principles 101: Effective discipleship requires placing principles before methods. Too much focus on methods can be harmful. Learn 6 biblical principles of discipleship you can apply with effectiveness in any ministry context.
The Master’s Method of Discipleship: How to Make Disciples Series Part 2
When Jesus’ plan is reflected on, it’s so different from the modern church that its implications are nothing less than revolutionary. Learn how to be more effective in making disciples by taking a closer look at the Master's method.
Foundations of Discipleship: How to Make Disciples Series Part 1
Jesus commands us to make disciples. But what exactly is a disciple and how should we make disciples? Learn how the Bible defines a disciple and the 3 specific ways Jesus teaches us to make disciples – in this 1st lesson in the new series, “How to Make Disciples.”