Suggestions About Discipleship. By Kevin E. Jesmer 7-26-16

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Suggestions About Discipleship. By Kevin E. Jesmer 7-26-16

By Kevin Jesmer on Thursday, August 4th, 2016 | No Comments

Suggestions About Discipleship. By Kevin E. Jesmer 7-26-16 There was call out in the church for suggestions about discipleship and how to engage in discipleship. These are some of my suggestions. Create an environment of self denial, self sacrifice and picking up our own cross and following Jesus and seeking first God’s kingdom and his […]

4 COMMON MYTHS ABOUT DISCIPLE MAKING 8-26-15 The Verge Network

By Kevin Jesmer on Thursday, August 27th, 2015 | No Comments

4 COMMON MYTHS ABOUT DISCIPLE MAKING 8-26-15 The Verge Network Link to original article I see a lot of false starts, a lot of frustration and a lot of broken attempts at disciple making. I’ve heard countless reasons for these frustrations and failures. We did a survey of over 5000 missional leaders and here are […]

3 STEPS TO RAISING DISCIPLES. (raising your kids as disciples) Matt Blackwell April 21, 2014

By Kevin Jesmer on Thursday, April 24th, 2014 | No Comments

3 STEPS TO RAISING DISCIPLES. Matt Blackwell April 21, 2014 Link to original article As a parent, God has entrusted you with a tremendous privilege and responsibility. The Bible speaks frequently to parents offering encouragement, wisdom and instruction. Before Shannon and I had kids I remember having a conversation about how we would be different than our […]

I am thankful to be blessed to attend a young leaders class at KBC.

By Kevin Jesmer on Tuesday, March 25th, 2014 | No Comments

I am thankful to be blessed to attend a young leaders class at KBC. It is a discipleship class where we dig deep into the Book of Acts. It is so enlightening. I am also encouraged by the maturing faith of growing disciples of Jesus. What a blessing to be there and experience it.

My Application Of the Navigator’s “Wheel” Diagram 2-15-14

By Kevin Jesmer on Saturday, February 15th, 2014 | No Comments

My Application Of the Navigator’s “Wheel” Diagram 2-15-14 The Navigator’s “Wheel” diagram describes the life of a committed disciple of Jesus. Perhaps it can be used as a reminder of how to pray for a growing disciple that God has called you to mentor. Perhaps it can be a means to reflect on your own […]

A video about Francis Chan on how not to make disciples (2 min and funny)

By Kevin Jesmer on Sunday, July 7th, 2013 | No Comments

A video about Francis Chan on how not to make disciples (2 min and funny) It is about the difference between memorizing and studying what Jesus said and actually going and doing it.

July 01, 2012 by Stan Parks A Church-Planting Movement is a Leadership Movement

By Kevin Jesmer on Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 | No Comments

A Church-Planting Movement is a Leadership Movement July 01, 2012 by Stan Parks http://www.missionfrontiers.org/issue/article/a-church-planting-movement-is-a-leadership-movement#.UBIVoNfhTWR.facebook As we look around the world today, most dynamic Church-Planting Movements are starting in areas with poverty, crises, turmoil, persecution and few Christians. In contrast, in areas with peace, wealth, protection and many Christians, our churches are often ineffectual and in […]

2/5/12 THE LORD DISCIPLINES THOSE HE LOVES

By Kevin Jesmer on Sunday, February 5th, 2012 | No Comments

2/5/12 THE LORD DISCIPLINES THOSE HE LOVES Proverbs 3:11-26 Kevin Jesmer NIU UBF, Sunday, February 5, 2012 Key Verse: 3:12 “12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in” Dear Lord, thank you for caring about my spiritual situation and condition and providing the way to find peace and rest. […]

1/30/12 YOU GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT

By Kevin Jesmer on Monday, January 30th, 2012 | No Comments

1/30/12 YOU GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT Kevin Jesmer NIU UBF Monday, January 30, 2012 Luke 9:10-17 Key Verse: 9:13 “He replied, “You give them something to eat.” They answered, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all this crowd.” Dear Lord Jesus. Thank you that […]

Book Review: Called To Be Sent. Co-missioned As Disciples Today. By Anthony J. Gittins

By Kevin Jesmer on Monday, January 30th, 2012 | No Comments

Book Review: Called To Be Sent. Co-missioned As Disciples Today. By Anthony J. Gittins Review by Kevin Jesmer 1-29-12 The author is a professor of mission and culture at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He is a catholic priest and a lecturer and a retreat master. I think that a discussion of the author’s […]

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