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Discipleship

A collection of 22 posts

Discipleship

Discipleship Resources

July 03, 2024

Discover transformative resources that shaped my Christian journey, from doctrinal sermons and Bible reading plans to influential books and audio teachings. Explore pastors, essential theological works, and practical guides for discipleship and worship. Share your resources too!

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
discipline

D is for Discipline

November 16, 2020

In 1985, I began my graduate studies in the Mathematics Department of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Newly married, excited to discover and join the Reformed Presbyterian Church there, and eager to

Barry York Barry York
Discipleship

The Fragrance of Union with Christ

October 12, 2020

The following article is from a monthly newsletter Man-to-Man written by retired RPCNA Pastor Ken Smith, who is the author of the book With Him [https://www.amazon.com/Him-Ken-G-Smith/dp/1911272349]. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >

Guest Author
Dear Paul

Dear Paul - Thank you for your time

September 17, 2020

Dear Paul, Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for your encouragement in my last letter. I pray it was an encouragement to you.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
wisdom

The Blessing of "No Men"

September 15, 2020

But those that have done me the best good in my life are those friends who can loving challenge and object. Again, as Solomon said: “Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue” (Proverbs 28:23). We need more “No Men” in our lives.

Kyle Borg Kyle Borg
servant

Having a Cow Lessons

September 14, 2020

Following my post Seeking the Lost [https://gentlereformation.com/2020/09/08/seeking-the-lost/], I received the following story from good friend and retired pastor Bob McFarland, who is an occasional guest author on

Guest Author
Paul

Dear Paul - Minister of the Word

July 28, 2020

Introduction: As a young minister, the pastoral epistles instruct and warn me regularly. On my shelf are a host of books written from older pastors to their young Timothys. In these works, veteran

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
3GT

3GT Episode 186: Fathers in the Faith

June 23, 2020

In this episode, the prof brings up the recent passing of Pastor John Tweed, who was a spiritual father to many in the church and especially to Kyle. After Pastor Borg commemorates John&

Barry York Barry York
Discipleship

Discipleship and the Sacraments

March 22, 2019

When we receive the Word and sacrament in faith we are fellowshipping with him who has physically ascended to his Father in heaven and are made his followers. And Jesus intended that this method of discipleship continue until his return.

Kyle Borg Kyle Borg
Anne of Green Gables

Kindred Spirits

August 28, 2017

Anyone familiar with Anne of Green Gables will immediately think of Anne's search for true friendship when they hear the term "kindred spirits." This poor orphan finally finding heart

Barry York Barry York
Discipleship

In Awe of the Aged

January 11, 2017

Have you ever met a mature Christian?  That question’s not meant to be snarky, no matter how many smirks it may inspire.  It’s meant to call attention to the truly special

Rut Etheridge III Rut Etheridge III
Discipleship

Core Foundational Practices of Discipleship

October 10, 2016

Having laid forth several core foundational beliefs regarding discipleship [https://gentlereformation.com/2016/10/03/core-foundational-beliefs-of-discipleship/], or in other words describing what disciples are and the intentionality required in making them, this corresponding

Barry York Barry York
Bill Hull

Core Foundational Beliefs of Discipleship

October 03, 2016

In stressing discipleship in my pastoral and professorial roles, there are core foundational beliefs that have been impressed upon me by my mentors and the study of Scripture. Here are the top five

Barry York Barry York
Discipleship

Discipleship in Jesus' Style

February 22, 2016

_The following is a guest post from Ken Smith. Ken is a retired RPCNA minister, former missionary, and perhaps is best known as the pastor whom the Lord used to bring Rosaria Butterfield

Barry York Barry York
Coaching

The Value of a Mentor

October 05, 2015

In my role of teaching pastoral theology at a seminary, one lesson I continually harp on with young men preparing for the pastorate is their need for a mentor. Many discipleship ministries such

Barry York Barry York
Discipleship

We Could Be Heroes (and maybe that's not good ...)

September 09, 2015

We have such low standards for heroes.  And I don’t just mean comic book superheroes:  Green Lantern…Hawkeye….Robin (!?!)  No matter how much we equivocate the term, these guys don’t deserve

Rut Etheridge III Rut Etheridge III
Discipleship

Am I Being Discerning or Critical?

June 19, 2015

About six years ago someone I know--one of my seminary professors--shared with me a concern he had regarding my critical spirit. The conversation went like this: "You know Kyle, if there was

Kyle Borg Kyle Borg
antinomianism

Our Father's Likeness

January 08, 2015

What is your gut reaction, honestly, when you hear the phrase: “Obedience to God’s law”?  Do you smile, or do you cringe?  And why? In the previous entry on this subject, we

Rut Etheridge III Rut Etheridge III
Christian Calling

Just Doing His Job...

December 25, 2014

On this morning in which much of the world is celebrating Christmas in one way or another, I know how my friends at the Cairn Farm in Coleraine, Northern Ireland are spending it.

Richard Holdeman Richard Holdeman
Alfred Edersheim

The Discipleship Growth of...Jesus

February 07, 2014

After His birth events, the one other story of Jesus in His childhood, contained at the end of Luke 2, is such an intriguing one. For it contains an incredible statement. In telling

Barry York Barry York
Discipleship

"But what about him?!"

September 13, 2013

Have you ever had a burden so heavy on your heart, a duty you knew you had to perform, that its weight altered your view of the rest of life and of those

Rut Etheridge III Rut Etheridge III
Christ

Paul's Agony

May 17, 2013

Christian conversation about pastoral ministry often includes the expression “a pastor’s heart,” but what does that expression actually mean? Though Scripture may not use the exact phrase in question, it absolutely answers

Rut Etheridge III Rut Etheridge III
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