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Failures in Discipleship
Not every discipleship story ends in success, but there is plenty God can do through our failures as well. Short Form:
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Soul Shaping: From Cultural Currents to Spiritual Depth -- Nick Nye, For Columbus
How can we help ourselves, and those around us, lay down our cultural baggage and partisan aims to be formed into His likeness?
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Being a Cultural Chameleon -- Aaron Starr, RTNI
Adapting to new cultures and communicating in a culturally relevant way is no easy feat, but Aaron Starr has an impressive track record.
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Ulisses: Passing Down Discipleship
Ulisses Machado shares how he left his home country, came to Ohio, and felt the immediate call of God to discipleship and Matthew 28....
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Discipling Gen Z -- Marc Johnson, Central Ohio Youth for Christ
Gen Z can feel like a tough nut to crack. The challenges and opportunities in discipling this generation feel different than what we've...
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Stages of Discipleship -- Laura Stoddard, Dwell Community Church
Babies and adults need different things, and that's true spiritually as well. A one-size-fits-all approach to discipleship is destined to...
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Spiritual Gifts in Discipleship -- Anne Durell, Columbus Discipleship Network
Understanding how God has uniquely designed and gifted each believer can have a huge impact on those we disciple. Our own Anne Durell is...
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Discipleship Strategies from the Developing World — David Linn, Heath Church of Christ/ Zumé Training Network
We have a lot to learn from the church in the developing world! David Linn, former overseas missionary and leader in the Zume...
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4 False Beliefs Consumerism Has Taught Disciplemakers — Justin Gravitt, Navigators Church Ministries
It is no secret that the mentality of consumerism has infiltrated the church. Yet, like water to a fish, sometimes it's hard to see...
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Matt, Cecil, & Ibrahim: Passing Down Discipleship
Matt Dascenzo, on staff at Central Ohio Fellowship of Christian Athletes, met Cecil in a gas station, starting a life-changing journey of...
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Living Out Your God-Ordained Purpose in Pursuit of Discipleship — Kitty Allen, Living on the Edge
God routinely describes the Church as a body of many parts - with each playing its role. At the heart of this metaphor is the idea that...
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Aaron Starr: Incarnational Discipleship
Aaron Starr has been living next to Shon and his family for over 20 years. Incarnational discipleship looks like holding morning bible...
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Praying and Fasting in Discipleship — Ursula Kemp, Pray for Columbus
"If you want to humble a Christian, ask him about his prayer life," goes the saying. Prayer and fasting are areas of particular weakness...
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Luke Walker: Paying it Forward in Discipleship
Luke Walker, successful business owner of Luke's Auto in Columbus, Ohio, tells his story going from a troubled kid pursuing suicide to a...
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5 Principles for Everyday Disciple Making - Bill Mowry, Navigators Church Ministries
Relational, life-on-life discipleship can feel intimidating if you haven't experienced it yourself (and even if you have!). Bill Mowry,...
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Family Discipleship — Mike Mattes, Dad Lab
"Family is culture at its smallest - and its most powerful." - Andy Crouch, Culture Making
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Defining Success
How can you measure success in your discipleship relationships? Hear from multiple people about the moment for them. Short Form:
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The Biggest Fears
What are your biggest fears or barriers about engaging in life-on-life discipleship? Hear from multiple people about what they faced and...
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The Centrality of Discipleship
Is life-on-life central to Christianity, or an extravagant extra?
Rachel Smith


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