I had been discipling Kathy for more than a year. She had a sensitive heart, a deep desire to know the Lord, and an eagerness to learn. I knew that if she could help a younger believer grow, her own understanding of discipleship would soar.
Then she asked, "Whom should I disciple?"
It's a good question. Finding someone to disciple requires at least three things:
These seven questions will help you determine whether you've thought through what it will take to launch a successful small group ministry. If you answer these questions clearly, your small group ministry will have a solid start or restart.
1. What is the vision for small groups at our church? This question is fundamental. Answering it requires asking two more questions. First, what is our overall ...
Sometimes problems in ministry can stem from emotional burnout. To determine if you need a break for some emotional renewal, assess yourself according to the following statements below:
When you take an accurate, honest reading of your emotional gauge and find that it's reading low, you need to take time to recharge. Some people recharge by running, others by taking a bath, others by reading, and others ...