Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Knowing Jesus and Why He Matters

Jennifer Johnson challenges churches to confront biblical illiteracy through intentional Bible teaching, stronger family discipleship, and practical learning opportunities that help believers understand Scripture beyond Sunday morning programming.

Interview with Kyle Idleman

Kyle Idleman discusses the journey behind Not a Fan, challenging churches to move beyond attracting crowds and cultivate committed followers of Jesus through authentic discipleship, personal transformation, and…

How to Obey a Simple Command

What can the sacrifices of missionaries teach us about loving the world? Mark A. Taylor reflects on Scripture, suffering, and the uncomfortable questions raised by our attachment to…

Let the Dead Bury Their Own Dead

C. Robert Wetzel reflects on Jesus’ puzzling words, “Let the dead bury their own dead,” and considers how aging can reshape rather than end a life of meaningful…

More than Numbers?

Jim Putman explains why effective long-term ministry requires more than longevity or church growth, calling churches to follow Jesus' relational method of developing spiritually mature disciples who make…

The Missional Model: Go and Make Disciples

Greg Nettle explains RiverTree Christian Church’s move toward missional communities, outward investment, and a new allocation of resources focused on making more and better disciples.

Works Without Grace Are Dead

Todd Parmenter reflects on ministry failure, confession, forgiveness, and restoration—and how moving from a theology of works toward grace transformed his understanding of Christian community.

In Just One Year: Momentous Change and Possibility

Douglas A. Foster considers how spiritual formation, care for marginalized people, church partnerships, Scripture, and Christlike transformation may shape the church amid a season of significant change.

The Word Got Ahold of Me

Byron Davis recalls the childhood sermon that awakened his desire to study Scripture and how God’s Word continued shaping his life, faith, and eventual call to pastor and…

The Impact of God”s Word on My Heart

Dean Trune shares four practices that keep God’s Word flowing into his daily life: reading Scripture, studying it deeply, memorizing verses, and taking time to meditate and listen.

Your Journey with the Word

Explore a wide variety of Bible reading plans for adults, families, children, and teens, including chronological plans, online resources, audio options, apps, and yearlong approaches to Scripture.

Vinyl Records Have Made a Comeback

Josh Tandy reflects on introducing teenagers to lectio divina and discovering how slowing down with Scripture can help students move beyond content consumption toward deeper reflection and engagement.

What Do You Want?

Is it wrong to want something? Mark A. Taylor explores how desire can lead toward sin or become the starting point for faithful action and abundant life.

Lesson for Nov. 20, 2011: Praying Sincerely (Matthew 6:1-18)

Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6 calls believers to sincerity in giving, fasting, and prayer, turning attention away from outward appearances and toward humble dependence on God and alignment…

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