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Disciplemaking Is Relationships Training Experience

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"I tried to think of any and every excuse not to come to the training, but I am so glad I did. Best training I ever had."  —ministry volunteer Disciplemaking Is Relationships is a training experience that helps you and those in your life and ministry explore the disciplemaking genius of Jesus... together . If you're interested in pursuing a Jesus-like disciplemaking way of life, this training is for you—whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a student, a volunteer, or a paid ministry leader. In the Disciplemaking Is Relationships training experience you'll explore: D3 disciplemaking Mutual community Kavanah Haver learning Disciplemaking Learning Communities and much more The DIR training manual is full of disciplemaking goodies that are great for small group study and application (including the small group knows as "your family"). The Disciplemaker's Living Guide is 25 small group studies to help you wrestle the disciplemaking g

Asking the RIGHT questions is everything...

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Leaders ask: "What's working?" Hence an obsession with currently trending models/systems of ministry—and those who make them happen. Disciplemakers ask:  "How can we imitate Jesus' disciplemaking way of life together?" Hence an obsession with the person of Jesus Christ as found in the Gospels—and a deep friendship with those who share this obsession. Here's the Point: The questions we ask take our lives in a direction... to somewhere and someone. Where and to whom are your questions taking you? Disciplemaking is a person driven life, not just a purpose driven life .  And that person is Jesus Christ. If we get the person right, the purpose will be clear . If we don't get the person right, then ________________________.                                                            (you finish the sentence) . More on this here . You, Me, and Coffee Monday...   Let me encourage you and make you think ONE time a

Monday Funday: For parents only...

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WHY Havering and Disciplemaking Learning Communities?

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When I went back to college later in life, I was told that I had a “math deficiency.” I ended up having to buy an introductory mathematics book and re-teaching myself some basics. Everyday I worked through a portion of that pitifully boring math book—alone. However, once a week I met with a tutor who monitored my progress (or lack thereof) and tried to answer my many questions. (“Why would anyone plant a garden in the form of a triangle and then use the Pythagorean Theorem to measure the hypotenuse?”) One day I asked my tutor, “Help me understand integers”—and I pronounced it exactly like it’s spelled: “in-TE-gers.” My tutor smiled and said, “You mean, integers”—and she pronounced it “IN-ti-jers.” Sensing my embarrassment, she said, “It’s okay. You couldn’t have known this simply by working through the book by yourself.” Right then and there I realized this: S olo book learning is a good start, but a fuller, deeper learning happens in community . In my math community (wit

No matter how big and bad you think you are...

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You, Me, and Coffee Monday...   Let me encourage you and and make you think 1 stinking time a week (usually Monday morning) with a virtual  Cup O' Joe with Bill  in your email inbox.  Two  Simple Steps... 1.  Go here and submit your email . 2.  Go to your email and click the Feedburner confirmation link . You can unsubscribe at any time with no questions asked simply by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email you receive from  Cup O' Joe with Bill . Honest. You got nothing to lose. Try it.

Finding, developing, and deploying volunteers

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Recruiting, Motivating, and Retaining Volunteers  is a practical handbook for anyone who works with volunteers in a ministry setting. * This book will show you what NOT to do when inviting potential volunteers to be involved in ministry and 5 steps for helping pew potatoes become passionate participators.  * You'll explore 12 motivating factors that make volunteers tick and why those factors are critically important in retaining volunteers. * You'll discover why volunteers quit and 7 keys to help you retain the best volunteers over the long haul. * The book is loaded with personal and team assessment tools designed for rigorous discussion and immediate application. * Plus the book comes with a bonus thought-provoking conclusion on why all volunteers must be "paid" and how you can "pay" them well. In short, this is a handbook for finding, developing, and deploying volunteers for ministry. Get the Book... *  Click here for the physi

Fun pictures that tell fun stories...

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The best way to view these fun pictures that tell fun stories is to go here . You can also click any image below to enlarge for viewing. Here's a fact:  We couldn't take any of part of this Jesus-like disciplemaking adventure without people like you who love us, pray for us, and give to Cadre. We need you. You make our ministry powerful and possible. Every expression of partnership breathes life into our souls… so we can do the same for others! For more information about how you can partner with God, the Allisons, and Cadre Ministries,  go here . To make a secure online tax-deductible donation,  go here .   Cadre Ministries  is a recognized 501(c)3 ministry.

Monday Funday: Dads Against Daughters Dating

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I survived another Homecoming dance... barely. When I suggested that I go to dinner with my 16-year-old daughter and her date, they said, "No thank you." The school wouldn't let me into the dance either.