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The Glory of Common Faith

by Damian Gerke | May 31, 2020 | Faith

I’ve been in a season of frustration recently, struggling with a lack of “productivity.” I’ve heard the constant accusations of “failure” in my ear, and saw it’s reflection in the mirror. Then God reminded me that one of the greatest people that ever walked the planet had a similar experience.

Be One

by Damian Gerke | May 14, 2020 | Unity

Unity is the most elusive of all aspects of our calling as believers. It is also the most challenging.

Thing #2: Pour Deeply Into the Few

by Lee Wood | May 11, 2020 | Disciple-Making

I essentially told my mentor (Curtis Sergeant), “You don’t know what your talking about. This is working!” I was making his good thing “better.”

Make Disciples, Not Fans

by Damian Gerke | May 9, 2020 | Faith

The story of Jesus calming the storm is an amazing example of Jesus’s sovereign power over the troubles of our world. But that isn’t really the point of the story.

Thing #1: Focus on Depth, Not Breadth

by Lee Wood | May 4, 2020 | Disciple-Making

After being trained by Curtis Sergeant I went home to Tampa and started 63 groups in just a few months and trained others to produce as well. We had hundreds of groups within two years. That was my single biggest mistake.

It’s All About the Heart

by Damian Gerke | Apr 27, 2020 | Faith

Focusing on our speed and productivity can be rewarding, but it can also be misleading. A recent ride on my road bike (re)taught me an important lesson.

Surrender: Nuts?

by Damian Gerke | Apr 20, 2020 | Repentance

Westerners (Americans in particular) don’t take to the idea of surrender very well. In most areas of life this is an admirable trait, but how does it look like in the life of a follower or Jesus?