By Thais Sitoe, Africa Region NDI Coordinator When reading the Gospels, something about Jesus’ ministry catches my attention: he emphasis on discipleship through relationships. A significant portion of the teachings of the Master occurred during his interactions with ordinary people engaged in everyday activities. Jesus gave powerful and enlightening affirmations of his mission to unknown
By Dr. David A. Busic, General Superintendent Holiness discipleship does not happen naturally. It is both spiritual (what God does for us by his grace) and practical (how we participate with the grace of God). When referring to character formation, the ancient writers often used the term “virtue.” They believed virtue to be what happens
By Dan Reiland - Working on a church team for a few years is great, but when you invest your lifetime, career effort, and energy, it’s a different thing. It is clearly awesome, but it requires a different level of intentionality. Your purpose and calling must be clear. This will encourage you; there are countless
By Dan Reiland - According to Americorps, over 1 Billion people volunteer world wide. Yet, even with this strong volunteer force, and potential for more, most church leaders find that developing and retaining volunteers is one of their most difficult ongoing responsibilities. Recruiting and leading volunteer teams can be challenging, but we know that the passionate
