At Dwelling 1:14, the working definition of a disciple is “Someone who takes up the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus and shows others how to do the same.” So when we start to talk about how to “disciple” someone, we are talking about the process by which such a person is formed (discipled). In our
How do you disciple someone? Last weekend I was in Michigan talking with a room full of people about this very question. Afterwards, I was standing at the door saying goodbye to the folks when one elderly man came up to me and said, “You make it sound almost too simple.” I smiled and said,
For years I was unsure what discipling was. I knew how to teach people information about Jesus. (I was trained for that.) I knew how to inspire people with the love and truth of Jesus. (I had good models for that.) But discipling people? I struggled so much, in part, because most of the rest
I was recently with the pastors and wives of the Pastoral Leadership Institute (PLI) at their annual conference. It was a wonderful, overwhelming week for them. Lots of insights. Lots of information to take in and assimilate. Lots of vision. Lots of aspiration for what could be. Likewise, I coach several pastors who were at
