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Why Jesus asked so many questions.

Only when we own up to where we really are, do we have the opportunity to spiritually grow.

DiscipleshipBryan MarvelApril 11, 2018discipleship, asking questions, honesty, authenticity Comment

Jesus the Disciple-Maker

Who is the one who makes disciples? Is it us, or is it Jesus?

Bryan MarvelApril 4, 2018Comment

Can't lead someone to a place you've never been

When embracing the call to make disciples, you first have to evaluate your own discipleship.

DiscipleshipBryan MarvelMarch 28, 2018discipleship, Mark 3, Apprenticeship to JesusComment

Making Decisions over Disciples

Perhaps the church has emphasized making decisions for Jesus at the expense of making disciples of Jesus.

DiscipleshipBryan MarvelMarch 21, 2018discipleship, youth ministry, Church Drop Outs Comment

The Genius Bar Church Dropout

Many young people leaving the church today aren't walking away from their faith, just the church. What if there was a way to draw them back?

Bryan MarvelMarch 14, 2018 Comment

How to handle complaints

When in leadership it's not a matter of if a complaint comes your way, it's a matter of when. The questions is, how will you respond?

LeadershipBryan MarvelMarch 7, 2018Leadership, Complaints, Criticism, HumilityComment

Becoming Intentional rather than Additional

With so much on our plates, it can be discouraging to find time to grow spiritually. Perhaps, bringing intentionality to things your already doing might be a place to start.

Spiritual GrowthBryan MarvelFebruary 28, 2018Intentional, Growth, MundaneComment

The church should be safe, but Jesus isn't.

Even though the church should be one of the safest places in a community, Jesus' call to follow him isn't.

DiscipleshipBryan MarvelFebruary 21, 2018Following Jesus, John 8Comment