by Bob | Oct 9, 2010 | Discipleship, Equipping
REST: How to Lead Meetings That People Want to Attend “Meetings.” Just the mention of the word causes most of us to cringe. Is there any way to lead a meeting that makes people cheer instead of boo? Try the “REST” principle of meetings. In church and para-church...
by Bob | Sep 22, 2010 | 4E Equipping, 4E Ministry Training Strategy, Discipleship, Equipping, Pastors
What’s a Pastor to Do? The Big Idea: What is God’s vision for the “division of labor” in the church? To learn what God’s people are to do, visit yesterday’s post It Takes a Congregation. To learn what pastors are to do, read Want to Change Lives? To learn God’s grand...
by Bob | Sep 21, 2010 | Biblical Counseling, Church, Discipleship, Equipping
It Takes a Congregation The Big Idea: Learn Christ’s vision for your life in and through the church. Sadly, in far too many churches, the people of God are second-class citizens when it comes to the work of the ministry. If a “lay” person makes a hospital visit,...
by Bob | Aug 8, 2010 | 4E Equipping, 4E Ministry Training Strategy, Discipleship, Equipping
Leaving a Legacy of Loving Leaders Note: You’re reading Part Two of a three part blog mini-series introducing four how-to’s of equipping. Read Part One, Want to Change Lives? Read Part Two, The 4E Ministry Training Strategy. The Big Picture: Passing the Baton of...
by Bob | Aug 7, 2010 | 4E Ministry Training Strategy, Discipleship, Equipping
The 4E Ministry Training Strategy Note: You’re reading Part Two of a three part blog mini-series introducing four how-to’s of equipping. Read Part One, Want to Change Lives? Everyone Wants to Change Lives The pastors, para-church ministry leaders, and lay leaders I...
by Bob | Aug 21, 2009 | Beyond the Suffering, Biblical Counseling, Books, Church, Discipleship, Equipping, God's Healing for Life's Losses, Pastors, Sacred Friendships, Soul Physicians, Spiritual Friends
Be Equipped to Change Lives: How to Care Like ChristI know you are committed to changing lives. I know you care deeply for people and want to care like Christ.I also realize that sometimes it is difficult to find relevant resources that equip you to change lives with...