Discover why obedience to Jesus, not personal competence, is the starting point for lasting disciple-making impact—and how your next step of obedience might change everything.

The Missio Dei invites every believer to play a unique role in God’s redemptive mission. At Disciples Made, we help you uncover your Masterpiece Mission—where your character and calling intersect to create kingdom impact. Using our GPS Assessment (Gifts, Passions, and Story), we guide disciples in discovering their personal calling and stepping into mission right where they are. Learn how to identify your divine design and live out your purpose to multiply disciples and transform lives. Join us in reimagining discipleship today!

One of the biggest roadblocks to intimacy is vulnerability. Many leaders wonder: Can I be real with those I lead? The truth is, without vulnerability, real relationships can’t happen—whether in the church, the workplace, or our personal lives.

In our latest monthly webinar for Disciple-Makers, The Power of Vulnerability in Discipleship, we explored the critical role of trust, intentionality, and authenticity in disciple-making relationships. Disciple-making is not just about sharing knowledge—it’s about creating deep, intentional relationships that foster transformation.

Lasting spiritual transformation is the heart cry of every disciple of Jesus. Many start their journey with zeal, only to feel stuck or see temporary progress fade. Why is it so difficult to experience and sustain true change? The answer lies in re-imagining discipleship—moving beyond surface-level growth to a deeper, intentional approach that transforms every aspect of life.

It’s natural for church leaders to want their congregations to thrive, and numbers often feel like the easiest metric of success. But what if the very strategies designed to keep people in the pews are the ones holding the church back from true growth?

As we step into the Advent season, we’re reminded of the anticipation and hope that marked the arrival of Jesus. But beyond the twinkling lights and festive carols lies a profound truth about our faith journey: obedience trumps competence. Advent invites us to prepare our hearts, not by perfecting our skills, but by surrendering to God’s plan. Let’s explore how radical obedience can lead to unexpected freedom and growth, transforming not only our lives but also our communities. ✨

Imagine if worship didn’t just happen on Sundays. Instead, it flowed seamlessly into your entire week, from morning routines to daily interactions. This concept of worship as a lifestyle was at the heart of our recent conversation, Discipleship as Worship, where we explored how discipleship goes hand-in-hand with worship, transforming our everyday moments into meaningful acts of devotion.

My Dad was a devoted reader, reading “for awhile” every night before bed. That habit led to the outcome of his being well-read. Recently, I’ve intentionally emulated that, connecting with that piece of his legacy. But a recent challenge from a friend sparked a thought: What if, in my quest to be a “devoted reader” like my Dad, I “devoted” more of that reading to spiritual pursuits?

I am not easily intimidated. I like a good challenge. I love jumping headlong into opportunities and running full steam at them.

Here, I suggest a third question to guide your answers to the first two: Will you allow your longings for intimacy and influence to drive you to Jesus, now and for the rest of your life?

The question I invite you to consider in this blog is, “Were your longings for intimacy and influence so powerful that they caused you to try and fulfill them in ways that caused more pain than joy?”

Two questions started haunting me in my middle school years. I couldn’t put words to them at the time, but in those tender years of emotional and physical development, these two questions influenced my feelings and behavior more than anything else.

Bakers measure ingredients to make tasty cookies. Business executives measure key performance indicators to stay profitable. Sports teams measure points to make games exciting for their fans. Construction workers measure materials twice to ensure a good cut.

Your greatest impact will not be a result of your effort and hard work. Your greatest impact will flow from the work Jesus is doing in and through you. Put succinctly, Impact flows from Identity.

An arch is reliably strong because its apex equally distributes weight to two bases, which form a single, continuous structure. As weight compresses down from above the arch, the foundational bases absorb weight equally.

My neighbor waters his plants every day. He pulls weeds as they pop up. He follows the guidance of the local experts for what, where and when to plant in our area. His garden is beautiful!

How do you feel about your life? Do you feel driven by a purpose or are you just floating along, going through your day-to-day activities and tasks?

In a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association, over 70% of U.S. adults reported being anxious about keeping safe, inflation, and a potential recession.

A few weeks ago, I was at a dinner party and sitting next to a former business owner. She asked what I did for a living. After I told her, she pointedly asked, “You don’t preach to people do you?”