Our culture is feeling the result of a mentorless, fatherless generation with a growing chasm between generations. Luke had a similar passion when writing His gospel. He wanted to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children so the rebellious accept t
Study and remind yourself of God’s promises in His word to avoid false teaching and being entangled in the world’s corruption after escaping it. Repent and understand His word to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ. Study God’s Promises and Add Character to Your FaithGod’s divine power gave everything needed for life and…
In order to equip spiritually healthy people to disciple the needy, grow nations with inter-generational mentoring by encouraging families to mourn over sin that motivates prayer, transform young people into spiritual jewels who attract others through family and friend accountability for character development, and develop model cities so other nations seek God as king over every…
Deploy mentors to rebuild the body of Christ according to God’s design by taking the following steps: 1. Appoint mentors who counsel and lead people to Christ2. Trust God for power and direction to fight the spiritual battle3. Show strength by tearing down idols4. Obey God wholeheartedly and employ people and resources He provides5. Prepare…
The benefits of recognizing your powerlessness and God’s power in city-wide kingdom ministry include:1. Preserve unity of spirit by listening to counsel of older mentors2. Resist subjection to unrighteous leaders by resisting over-confidence and pride3. Defeat spiritual enemies by calling upon God as your leader4. Prevent men from prevailing by recognizing His power5. Be rewarded…
We have a great challenge to meet the spiritual hunger of those under 40 where 3% are Christians who reflect Christ (51% are unbelievers) compared to 9% of those over 40 who are Christians that reflect Christ. In the first chapter 1 Chronicles, the writer lists a genealogy highlighting the descendants of Abraham who ruled…
“Alan Redpath had two daughters who loved to swarm him when he came home at night. As he came in the door one evening, his little girls ran to meet him. One grabbed his leg and hugged him with all her might. He snatched the other daughter up in his arms. The one squeezing his…
Mentors have the ability to transform individuals and even a city. Here are studies that have been done concerning the benefits of mentoring: • 75% of executives point to mentoring as playing a key role in their careers (Jeff Barbarian, “The Road Best Traveled,” Training, May 2002). • The more mentors a woman had, the…
There are but two essential requirements: First: has anyone cheated death and proved it? Second: Is it available to me? Here is the complete record: Confucius’ tomb – occupied. Buddha’s tomb – occupied. Mohammad’s tomb – occupied. Jesus’ tomb – empty. Argue as you will. There is no point in following a loser (G. B….
George Barna, who has directed this tracking research since the early 1990s, pointed out, “There are a several troubling patterns to take notice. First, although most Americans consider themselves to be Christian and say they know the content of the Bible, less than one out of ten Americans demonstrate such knowledge through their actions. Second,…
Researcher George Barna writes that for years we have been exposing Christians to scattered, random bits of biblical knowledge in our church services and Christian education classes. They hear a principle here and read a truth there, then nod their heads in approval and feel momentarily satisfied after receiving this new insight into their faith….