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This four-session disciplemaking training experience takes you to the very heart of disciplemaking friendships that flourish and multiply. It's an exploration of how to live the "one-another" verses as found in the Bible. This will NOT be a lecture or a passive  workshop. Expect fun, thought-provoking interactions, encouragement, and God-directed transformation that you'll be able to apply to your life and ministry immediately. Bring your Bible and your friends and family. Each person receives a training manual  and  a One Another Living Guide for taking what you learn back to those where you live, work, play, and church. Y ou'll encounter these four sessions: Note: Each session starts at 6 PM with a FREE meal. *  Session 1  Thursday PM, September 4 th, 2025 @ 6-8:30 PM No Relationships = No Ministry;  Know Relationships = Know Ministry An out-of-the-box learning experience will get us started and explain why relationships are the heart of ministr...

I finish preaching at a church and I am invited to attend a Sunday School class. Since one of the great passions of my life is to see Jesus-like transformational teaching happen in Sunday Schools and small groups, I say, “Are you kidding? I’d LOVE to.”  I’m escorted to a very nice classroom where about 20 energetic adults are milling around engaged in what seems like good conversation to me. I hear lots of laughter and see lots of smiles. Many of these folks seem to know and love each other. I’m able to meet the volunteer teacher and several other sharp, articulate, and fun-loving people before the class starts. I sense energy in the room. I grab my cup of coffee and donut and find a seat. The subject today: God’s Word on marriage.  I think to myself:  This is going to be good. I can’t wait to see how this group tackles this. Ten minutes into the class, the energy, engagement, and enthusiasm that once was, is no more.  It feels like someone pulled the plug in a ...

Consider WHY you should train, equip, and encourage  volunteers for ministry this Fall . This Fall consider one of Cadre's ministry training experiences  that come to you and your ministry... 1.  Ministry Is Relationships training   2.  Evangelism Is Relationships training 3.  Disciplemaking Is Relationships training 4.  The Disciplemaking Genius of Jesus training 5.  Equip for Jr. Highers and Those Who Love Them 6.  The Teaching Genius of Jesus for Volunteer Teachers 7.  Encouraging and Equipping Volunteers for Real Ministry 8.  How to Find, Develop, and Deploy Volunteers for Ministry Now is the time to  reach out to Cadre  for training this fall. A True & Cautionary Tale: What Happens When We Don't Equip and Encourage Volunteers ? Subscribe Here & Let the Party Begin ! Let's Connect!     Instagram          Facebook           Twitter     ...

  Rethinking How Disciples are Made . Subscribe Here & Let the Party Begin ! Let's Connect!     Instagram          Facebook           Twitter       

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  The original date of this post was March, 8, 2012. Seems like a long time ago.  However, I contend the message of this post is needed more than ever before. If you're more excited about who is preaching rather than the God the message is about, then you're missing the point. " So let no one boast in human leaders...."   —1 Corinthians 3:21 Related links... *  Jesus called. He wants his church back. *  Paul called. He wants us to stop it.   * Jesus on leadership and you're not gonna like it . *  Seven Biblical Ways YOU Can Encourage Your Pastor(s) Subscribe Here & Let the Party Begin ! Let's Connect!     Instagram          Facebook           Twitter