NEWS
Two new discipleship video resources added
Two videos were added to our disicpleship video resource page. One is a conversation between Francis Chan and David Platt on authentic disciples making other disciples. Another is a sermon by Francis Chan on discipleship. Jesus said "follow Me and I will make you fishers of men." How are we responding to this call? http://www.disciplemakingministries.org/videos
Podcast Episode 009 is Available
We just published podcast episode 9. In this episode we discuss the essential of being intentional in making disciples. It is probably no secret that many believers and churches have drifted away from Jesus and are producing little spiritual fruit and having little impact for the kingdom of God. So, in this episode we are trying to correct this problem. We invite you to listen and see if you might be a drifter. We invite yo to learn and apply some advice on being more intentional as a disciple makers. We are working on having a guest speak for next week. So, stay tuned. God has more good things in store for this show!
New Podcast Episode is Available
Today we uploaded another podcast episode for your listening pleasure. This episode centers on the essential of hope in disicple making. What is the difference between worldly and Biblical hope? From where can you obtain hope? In what things can you place your hope? In this episode we will answer these and other questions. We also share some special music on the topic of hope. Download the episodes at www.disciplemakingministries.org/podcasts
New Podcast Episode is Available
We invite you to download the newest episode of Disciple Making Ministries podcast show dedicated to discipleship. We are currently going through a series entitled "The Essentials of Making Disciples." This episode is dedicated to the essential of "love" in disicple making. To be effective in making disciples you must both possess and practically demonstrate godly love in your personal relationships. We pray these episodes will "completely furnish" (καταρτισμός) you for the work of the ministry to which you have been assigned by God (Ephesians 4:12). Why not start discipling your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, classmates this week?
Live Summer Saturday Hangouts Online
We are currently in the process of testing the live video streaming capabilities of Google Hangouts and how to incorporate video into our website. There may be several possibilities for using live video in the ministry. But, for now, we simply plan to schedule weekly "hang out" opportunities to get to know our audience. So, come "hang out" with us on Saturdays from (22:00-22:30 Ukraine Time) which translates into (14:00-14:30 Central Time USA). We would enjoy the visit.
Episode 005 "Essentials of Disciple Making - Prayer" Produced
Disciple Making Ministries Podcast Episode 005 entitled the "Essentials of Disciple Making - Prayer" was recently uploaded to our website, iTunes, Stitcher and SoundCloud. In this episode we discuss how Jesus used prayer in disciple making, some hindrances to answered prayer, and some practical advice for praying for your disciples. We ask that you share the news about our discipleship ministry and leave some positive reviews about our podcast discipleship show.
Disciple Making Ministries Podcast Episode 005 entitled the "Essentials of Disciple Making - Prayer" was recently uploaded to our website, iTunes, Stitcher and SoundCloud. In this episode we discuss how Jesus used prayer in disciple making, some hindrances to answered prayer, and some practical advice for praying for your disciples. We ask that you share the news about our discipleship ministry and leave some positive reviews about our podcast discipleship show.
Disciple Making Ministries is networking at a pastors conference in Kyiv, Ukraine
This week Disciple Making Ministries has been attending a pastors conference in Kyiv, Ukraine. It has been a blessing to meet believers from Ukraine and South Korea. I was thinking to myself about the influence that this group could have if each person would disciple just three others to make disciples among their family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, classmates and local churches. Pray for us to make contacts that would result in multiplying disciple making movements internationally.
Excuse our technical difficulties with the podcast feed
Disciple Making Ministries is experiencing some technical difficulties with our podcast feed. We were making some changes to the website and made some mistakes that broke the links to both iTunes and Stitcher. At the same time we are having internet issues in our home location. So, please be patient with us as we sort out the problems. Episode 004 has already been scripted, recorded, edited and produced. Due to the technical difficulties, however, we were unable to upload the episode during the regularly scheduled day. After some hours of deleting episodes and uploading them again the problem may have been solved. We are doing everything possible to serve you to the best of our ability. Thanks again for your patience.
Share your ideas for future podcast topics and guests
Today I was praying about topics for future episodes of Disciple Making Ministries podcast. While reviewing discipleship seminar notes the Lord gave me about 30 questions that might be of interest to disciple makers. Since we here at Disciple Making Ministries value being interactive, relational, relevant, practical, transformational and reproducible I thought why not ask you (my audience) for additional topics or questions for future episodes. I invite you to participate by sending me your suggestions, topics, questions and ideas for guest speakers. Together we can help everyone grow to the unity of the faith and the fullness of spiritual maturity in Christ Jesus. Read my list then give your suggestions.
- What values does Disciple Making Ministries strive towards?
- How can today's churches avoid hindering disciple making movements?
- Whom should we invite into discipleship relationships with us?
- What spiritual disciplines should a disciple maker engage in?
- What are some ways that you can build relationships for evangelism and discipleship?
- What kind of bridges can you build into the lives of those around you?
- What are some natural Scriptural bridges that you can use in evangelism?
- How does a disciple makers' spiritual gifts influence disciple making efforts?
- Learn how to give a clear and concise presentation of the gospel and your personal testimony.
- What lessons should you teach a new born believer in Jesus?
- What is the power or water baptism for new believers?
- How can the compound names of God lay a foundation for discipleship?
- How can disciples more attentively listen to God?
- How can disciples develop more discernment?
- What are some tips for resolving conflict?
- What steps can we take to build a stronger Christian character?
- What role does faith play in starting a disciple making movement?
- Why is grace so essential for multiplying disciple?
- Why is identity in Christ absolutely necessary for disciple making?
- How does an understanding of kings and priests impact our ministry?
- What are the weapons of our spiritual warfare and how can we effectively use them?
- What common lies of Satan do believers often struggle with?
- What essential role does faith play in multiplying disciple making movements?
- What essential role does prayer play in multiplying disciple making movements?
- What are the mechanics of the body, soul, and spirit in transformation?
- How should we approach healing, miracles, tongues, prophecy, words of knowledge?
- How does a kingdom of God approach to life change our approach to ministry?
- How can you start and maintain accountability partnerships?
- How can a leader develop a vision for ministry?
- What character traits are necessary in leadership?
- What skills does a leader need to develop?
- How can you blend various styles of leadership into an effective team?
- What roles do spiritual grandparents or apostles play?
- What are some practical ways that you can evaluate your disciple making ministry?
For more information visit our website at www.disciplemakingministries.org.
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First podcast episode was produce in June 2016
We are glad to announce that Disciple Making Ministries started recording, publishing and syndicating podcast episodes on three platforms: on our website, on iTunes and on Stitcher. Our goal for the podcast is to market and expand disciple making movements internationally by engaging, establishing, equipping and empowering others through sharing the lessons that we have learned about making disciples. We ask you to visit one of these platforms, to subscribe to our show and to give us favorable ratings and comments that help further promote Disciple Making Ministries through the internet platform. We look forward to sharing more love, lessons and life with you on future episodes.
Taught a Disciple Making Seminar at International Christian Assembly in June 2016
The Lord recently gave another opportunity to expand the disciple making movement of Jesus starting from Ukraine. The International Christian Assembly church invited David to teach an intensive 2 day "Process and Principles of Disciple Making Seminar" to a group of key church leaders. Their goal was for these believers to become more intentional and strategic in making disciples through the church. David would like to thank both the pastor and leaders who attended for an opportunity to train, encourage and support their participation in Jesus' disciple making movement. David would also like to thank supporters who partner in prayers, encouragement and financial support of this ministry! Pray for God to guide and expand this movement from Ukraine to the ends of the earth.
Finished Disciple Making Seminar at Horizon of Life Church in May 2016
Disciple Making Ministries recently finished a three month Disciple Making Seminar at Horizon of Life Church in Kyiv. About a third of those 15 who attended have already begun making their own disciples through small group ministries in the church. We are excited to see God reproducing spiritual fruit through these young college and career nationals. Pray for the Lord to continue to develop Disciple Making Ministries' outreach not only among churches in Ukraine but also to the entire world through the internet. Pray for God to send us translators for providing disciple making materials and curriculum in multiple languages on this website. Pray for God to finance the start of a podcast discipleship training ministry. Pray also for God to provide a solid team to start a disciple makers church in Kyiv. The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. Pray for God to send laborers into the harvest!