Does God ever interrupt your ordinary day with something big? You are simply going about your business, but God has something more in mind. Listening to His voice can lead to surprising discoveries. It may even lead to finding a Person of Peace. In Andrew’s case, this happened with a motorbike driver named Simon. Simon …
When Listening to God’s Prompting Leads to a Surprising Person of Peace Read More »
Have you ever sensed you were supposed to do something? Hesitated, then gone for it and been so glad you did? We recently interviewed one of our alumni who would answer that question with a firm “Yes!” She has started over 70 new discipleship groups in her area over the past three years. The Lord …
When You Listen to Your Dreams (and Your Husband Helps) – A Story from Africa Read More »
Ten years ago, Kevin Sutter was leading a coaching workshop in India. The participants were learning to offer follow-up for disciple-maker and church planter’s training. As he was there working with indigenous leaders, Kevin had a new thought stirring within. “This workshop is making a real difference, but it is only available for leaders who …
Oral Learners Course is Off to a Great Beginning Read More »
Do you have a favorite Bible story? Mine is found in the gospel of John, chapter 4:1-42. There, we read the story of Jesus’s encounter with a controversial outsider – the Samaritan woman. I love this story! The more I reflect on it, the more I recognize its depth and richness. There are many lessons …
Want to Grow in Evangelism Skills? My Favorite Story Has Many Great Tips Read More »
God is using ordinary people to multiply disciples of Jesus. This story took place in a small city in South India. It’s about a young man whose name is Vijay. He earns his living as a photographer. One day, Vijay was hired to take photographs of a family wedding celebration. During the wedding, as he …
An Ordinary Indian Photographer Becomes a Passionate Multiplier of God’s Kingdom Read More »
We all want to be successful in gospel-sharing and disciple-making. But, if we are honest, there are times of failure and disappointment as we strive to obey Jesus’ command to make disciples. It’s encouraging when people we share with take steps to follow Jesus, but it is painful when they don’t. There are lessons to …
Both Failure and Success Can Be Expected When Sharing the Good News Read More »
All people long for two things; encouragement and affirmation. When you become skilled at sharing God’s love in these ways, many you thought resistant will welcome both you and your message. A Change in Mohd “Mohd, please come up here to the front.” Mohd’s face changed, and his friends sitting around him started to point …
2 Keys to Open Hearts So People Will Hear the Good News Read More »
My friend seemed a natural-born surfer. His love for surfing came out on many occasions. Almost all his devices had surfing stickers on them reflecting his passion for the sport. I assumed he’d been surfing all his life. When I asked him when he learned the sport, I was shocked to hear that he was …
God is a healer. He ministers hope and restoration not only to our bodies but to our souls. The Backstory This is a song that speaks of how Jesus healed someone. That person endured a prolonged period of emotional, psychological, sexual and spiritual abuse. I was that someone. My experience included manipulation, control and blackmail. …
In the last few months, I picked up gardening. In the process, I learned a lot about what can help a plant grow. For climbing plants, a trellis is a must. A trellis is a tool that enables a climber (like a grapevine) to get off the ground and grow upward, becoming more fruitful and …
