In this episode, we have a profoundly honest conversation about being a disciple-making church with James Gleason. We talk about how crucial it is for the pastor and leader to first be investing personally in the least, the last and the lost, if he/she is going to lead a disciple-making ministry. James is the Lead …
I have read two authors in the last ten years who have both suggested that Christians have become so concerned for their “WORLD” neighbors that they have forgotten their “NEXT DOOR” neighbors. Jesus invites us to begin the spread of the Gospel first in Jerusalem, our neighborhood and town. (Acts 1:8) At Sonlife, you will …
This week we talk about disciple making small groups with Josh Burt. Josh is the youth pastor at Grace Bible Church in Columbia, MO. He has attended Grace his whole life and been on staff there since 2015. Josh has used the Knowing Him study in groups for nearly a decade with students and adults …
I have often wondered how to be a better leader in areas of my life where I am asked to lead. A few areas that come to mind are coaching my son’s baseball team, being captain of my college basketball team, and serving as a youth pastor. I find myself primarily looking at how people …
What is the role of sexual integrity in disciple making? This week we have a conversation with Nick Stumbo where he shares his story of being a pastor with a pornography problem who found freedom and health. He is now able to walk with others on the road to recovery. Nick is the executive director …
My truck had a rough weekend. A few days ago as I jumped on the interstate, my entire vehicle began to shake as I approached 70 mph. It felt as if the truck would fly apart like a two-dollar watch. I took it to the mechanic and immediately they began to evaluate. The mechanic didn’t evaluate everything …
Who do we consider as a model for making disciples? This week we have a conversation with Joshua Edwards about what it means to be making disciples like Jesus. The Four Chairs is a visual that Sonlife uses to talk about where people are on the disciple making process and we dive into that today. …
How much learning outside the classroom do you use in your ministry? This week we sit down with Joel Vermillion and talk about his 30 years in wilderness ministry leadership. Disciple-making is more than just teaching. While information is important, how and when we teach are also important. Joel has a passion for mentoring and …
Every other Tuesday I lead a Sonlife Coaching Cohort with 14 other pastors from 11 different states. We study the life and strategy of Jesus together so we can understand how He built a disciple-making ministry. We want to understand so we can imitate and implement His disciple-making model and method into each of our …
Have you ever thought about the structural integrity of a building before walking into it? Or worried about the stability of the pylons on a bridge as you were approaching it? If you’re anything like me, you probably unconsciously assume that both the building and the bridge were constructed correctly, so you’re not preoccupied with …