Posts in Discipleship

Hearers & Doers: A Pastor's Guide for Making Disciples

Evangelical Christians worldwide define this little word by primarily using the same words. Regardless of denomination, I have found that most define the word disciple with its lexical meaning of follower, learner, student, or pupil of a teacher or master. So, what is the big deal? Why are there so many evangelicals writing about this tiny little word that most Christians define with the same words?

DiscipleshipJared PriceApril 26, 2022Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

Every Knee Shall Bow by Bryan Litfin

The year is AD 316. Imperial persecution has ended, but Christianity's future still hangs in the balance. Will churches rise in Rome where pagan temples once stood?

DiscipleshipJared PriceFebruary 28, 2022Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

The Multi-Directional Leader: Responding Wisely to Challenges from Every Side

“Faithful shepherds remain alert, ready for battle when wolves invade the field. Taking up God’s Word as a sword, we fend for the sheep and fight off threats.” Wax argues that our time in history demands multi-directional leaders.

DiscipleshipJared PriceAugust 14, 2021Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

You Lost Me: Why Young Christians are Leaving the Church

Jesus demonstrated love by engaging with and listening to the lost. Christians love to run to the cross, saying, "Jesus died for sinners." It is true, Jesus' love culminates in his life-giving death on the cross and resurrection from the dead that solidifies the possibility of a new life and the secured hope of a future resurrection and life with him. But he didn't just die for sinners.

DiscipleshipJared PriceJuly 3, 2021Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

The evangelical church is thirsting for true discipleship. This is evident from not only the many sermons, lectures, articles, blogs, and social media posts written in the years following 2000, but also the conglomeration of recent publications surrounding discipleship. Clearly, evangelicals have recognized a need to go beyond mere emotional attractions to gain converts for Christ, but actually “teaching them to observe all that” Christ has commanded.

Christian Mission, DiscipleshipJared PriceDecember 28, 2020Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

Renovations of the Heart by Dallas Willard

“There is no effectual response to our current situation except for the children of light to be who and what they were called to be by Christ their head” - A timely message from Dallas Willard’s Renovations of the Heart

DiscipleshipJared PriceNovember 9, 2020Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

The Cross Before Me by Wilbourne and Gregor

If only we knew what we wanted. Right now many people around the globe think they know what they want. They want things back the way they were.

Church, DiscipleshipJared PriceMarch 23, 2020Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

Conversion and Discipleship by Bill Hull

If a Christian never disciples anyone, are they a true Christian or just someone who claims the name? Pastor Hull takes a staggering stance.

Discipleship, ChurchJared PriceJanuary 7, 2020Comment

Feb 11, 2024

The Death of Death: A review of John Owen's perspective on the Atonement

John Owen came from Welsh descent, was educated at Queens College, and became a renowned Puritan theologian, Oxford professor, and passionate pastor who lived from 1616 to 1683. In 1647, he wrote the exhaustive treatise The Death of Death defending Limited or Definite Atonement against the Arminian view of Universal Atonement or Unlimited Atonement.

Apr 6, 2023

Fusion: Exploring Biblical Ecclesiology and How to Connect Guests (Part I)

I started reading Fusion to help think through the church’s responsibility toward guests and how to execute that responsibility faithfully. Like many of you, I have been to churches that greet newcomers obnoxiously, and then others where I have wondered if anyone even noticed I was present. Certainly, there is a biblically faithful practice somewhere between seeker-sensitive and religious exclusive that is rooted in orthodox ecclesiology. Unfortunately, this logic appears absent in Fusion.

Jan 20, 2023

Clever: A Book Review about Secular Leadership Principles for the Church

Clever people are highly talented individuals with the potential to create disproportionate amounts of value from the resources that the organization makes available to them.

Nov 9, 2022

Church Planting 301: Increasing Commitment

If you’ve been in church leadership before, you’ve probably experienced difficulty getting people to commit to the church. In today’s church culture, it’s tough getting most church members to show up on a regular basis—not to mention engaging at another time during the week. Tact on asking them to serve in a meaningful way that contributes toward the fulfillment of the mission? That’s an altogether ‘other’ level of exasperation.

Oct 15, 2022

Living Mission Focused

"What's your mission today?"

How would you respond if I asked you this one question?

Perhaps many of us would respond with something about our to-do list or required tasks for the day. Maybe the mission is something on our work schedule or one big thing on the agenda that if we could just get it done, the day will be labeled a success and we'll have accomplished our mission.

Sep 18, 2022

The Dwelling Place of God is with Man

"Don't miss the forest for the trees." I've heard this expression at various points and in different contexts when I get too bogged down by details. When it comes to reading the scriptures, it can be good to get lost in the trees, taking a deep dive into concepts and word studies for a more thorough understanding. Albeit important, we can sometimes become singularly focused that we miss out on the grandeur of the entire forest. When we step back to see the big picture, we unlock even greater heights of love and awe for our God and His amazing plan.

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