STRONG CHURCHES Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer (SOAP) by Dr. Ralph Rittenhouse, GDI President S "While knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the church." 1 Corinthians 8:1 (NLT) O Paul had learned a lot in a few years. This is a man who was known for
Discovery Not Dictation by Ralph Rittenhouse, Senior Pastor 32 Years at Camarillo Community Church Why are the MicroGroups we talk about in GDI so effective for accelerating authentic spiritual growth? For twenty-five years as a pastor, I depended on dictation. I studied hard all week, then stood on the platform on Sunday
Why Scripture Memory Might Be the Most Important Spiritual Discipline Why memorize Bible verses? When we occupy our minds with the truths of Scripture we are, of course, driving out other things that can occupy our minds.
SeminaryNow My course at @SeminaryNow is on sale this week! You can subscribe to access their library of streaming video courses. Use coupon code FALL40 to save 40% here: seminarynow.co/transforming-discipleship What is the cost? Cost for access to the single course is dependent on volume. The more people
What is the Difference Between MicroGroup and a Small Group? Let’s first contrast the difference between a small group and a MicroGroup by first giving the general characteristics of a small group. The usual size of small groups ranges from 6 to 20+ people, if you include a house church within this frame. There are many varieties of small
Where Do MicroGroups Fit in the Larger Picture of Church Ministry? Can or should traditional small groups exist side by side with MicroGroups? The best way to answer this question is to show how different spaces can and should coexist together.
GoMicro What Are the Critical Elements for a Successful Disciplemaking Journey? Critical elements for a successful disciplemaking journey is a culture that has formed in your church or ministry where there is momentum and energy because the value of making reproducing disciples has become a way of life.
MicroGroup How to What Qualities Come Together in a MicroGroup to Create an Ideal Transformative Environment? The MicroGroup creates the environmental conditions that are just right for accelerated growth into Christlikeness and multiplication of disciples.
Christians How Do MicroGroups Implement Jesus’ Relational Model? When Jesus instructed us to “go and make disciples,” He did not leave us wondering how. Jesus modeled this principally by growing disciples formed in a relational setting.
go micro, disciplemakers, obstacles to making disciples How Do You Undermine a Disciplemaking Movement? Don't shoot yourself in the foot by going too fast. MicroGroups take time. Go small. Go slow. Go deep.
disciplemakers How Do You Begin a Reproducing Disciplemaking Movement? It is only as you have lived this reality from the inside out that you are ready to commend this approach to others. If all goes well, this first group will become 4 new groups after a year plus. Then in the next year or so, this initial group will have multiplied into 12-16 groups.
disciplemakers Kenyan Disciplemaking Mission In order to kindle the fire of disciplemaking in their countries, we invited pastors from Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi to attend.
What is a MicroGroup? A MicroGroup is 3 to 4 men or women called together in response to God’s Holy Spirit who covenant together to seek to become transforming and multiplying disciplemakers. The Key Elements of a MicroGroup 1. What is unique about a MicroGroup? The MicroGroup creates the environment for accelerated growth.
News Featured GO MICRO by Greg Ogden How can people be grounded in Christ and learn how to fulfill The Great Commission? How did Jesus and Christ-followers make disciples of all nations for the past 2000 years? What makes a difference? GO MICRO guides you step-by-step how to multiply disciples in the world.
