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Conflict Series Lesson Five: Owning Conflict
True spiritual leadership begins with humility and repentance. This article unpacks seven powerful marks of genuine confession that every church leader should know—drawn from Scripture and Ken Sande’s Peacemaker. Learn how to lead through repentance, restore unity, and reflect the gospel in all your relationships.
Conflict Series Lesson Four: Engaging Conflict
How do you know when to let something go and when God is calling you to speak up? See how confrontation can actually be an act of love when done with humility and grace.
Conflict Series Lesson Three: Managing Conflict
Every church experiences conflict—but not every church handles it well. In this article, Steve Childers shares biblical wisdom for navigating conflict in a way that strengthens your leadership and reflects the love of Christ. Learn how to respond to criticism, recognize unhealthy antagonism, and let the gospel reshape your heart and your relationships.
Conflict Series Lesson Two: Redeeming Conflict
What if your next conflict is actually an invitation from God? Discover how conflict can become a path to glorify God, love others, and grow spiritually.
Conflict Series Lesson One: Ministry Conflict
Ministry conflict isn’t a matter of if but when. The good news is that you don’t have to be caught off guard or alone. Learn how to navigate conflict in a way that protects your people, your heart, and your mission.
Discipleship Series Lesson Six: Design for Discipleship
Most churches want to make mature disciples—but without a clear, intentional plan, that goal often falls short. Discover how to build an intentional, effective discipleship plan rooted in biblical principles.
Discipleship Series Lesson Five: Pathways in Discipleship
Learn how Jesus made disciples—and why his method still transforms lives today. Discover how Jesus used smaller groups and deeper commitments to change the world.
Discipleship Series Lesson Four: Goals in Discipleship
Warning: Someone can be a visionary leader, outstanding preacher, brilliant Bible scholar, and missionary martyr but still not be a mature disciple. What does a mature disciple of Jesus Christ really look like? You might be surprised.
Discipleship Series Lesson Three: Principles of Discipleship
Discover biblical principles for discipleship that move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. Explore practical wisdom on grace-driven obedience, personalized mentoring, and holistic growth to help your church cultivate devoted followers of Christ.
Discipleship Series Lesson Two: The Master’s Method of Discipleship
When Jesus’ plan is reflected on, it’s so different from the modern church that its implications are nothing less than revolutionary. Learn how to be more effective in making disciples by taking a closer look at the Master's method.
How to Develop an Effective Discipleship Plan: How to Make Disciples Series Part 6
The reason most local churches do not have more mature disciples is because they don’t have an intentional discipleship plan. What does an effective discipleship plan look like?
Imitating Christ in Discipleship: How to Make Disciples Series Part 5
What would Jesus’ ministry look like today if he were a local church leader? His ministry methods are worthy of our serious thought and imitation. Learn how to be like Jesus not only in your moral virtues but also in your ministry methods.
Goals in Discipleship: How to Make Disciples Series Part 4
WARNING: Someone can be a visionary leader, outstanding preacher, brilliant Bible scholar, and missionary martyr but still not be a mature disciple. What does a mature disciple of Jesus Christ really look like? You might be surprised.
Principles of Discipleship: How to Make Disciples Series Part 3
Discipleship Principles 101: Effective discipleship requires placing principles before methods. Too much focus on methods can be harmful. Learn 6 biblical principles of discipleship you can apply with effectiveness in any ministry context.
The Master’s Method of Discipleship: How to Make Disciples Series Part 2
When Jesus’ plan is reflected on, it’s so different from the modern church that its implications are nothing less than revolutionary. Learn how to be more effective in making disciples by taking a closer look at the Master's method.
Foundations of Discipleship: How to Make Disciples Series Part 1
Jesus commands us to make disciples. But what exactly is a disciple and how should we make disciples? Learn how the Bible defines a disciple and the 3 specific ways Jesus teaches us to make disciples – in this 1st lesson in the new series, “How to Make Disciples.”