Wow - this book is packed with insights on what is happening in our world today and how and where the church is coming alive. The following are key insights I gained from this book:
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- Getting people to a place where they can nourish themselves with the Bible through prayer, community and other spiritual disciplines doesn't happen just because we tell people that's how they can nourish themselves spiritually. page. 27
- Eugene Peterson's translation really lifts off the page the meaning of discipleship: page 31 Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me -- watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11:28-29 MSG
- Jesus had what many scholars call his "Retreat Ministry," a period of time that was dedicated completely to the twelve, when he retreated to places the crowds would never follow, when the disciples could be immersed in relationship and have complete access to him. page 32
- From our experience if you want to make disciples, if you want to build a discipling cluture in your community, you are going to need three things:
- A discipleship vehicle (we call it a Huddle)
- People need access to your life
- A discipling language (our discipling language is called LifeShapes page 38
- We are creating a culture, even if it's unintentional. The question is, do we like the culture we are creating? page 48
- click here to see the resources of LifeShapes and here to see other resources of 3dmovements
- The cultural shifts of the past several decades have permeated the Church, and consumerist demand from members upon their leaders is ever-increasing. Leading a church c an become such a heavy burden that many pastors leave their churches and forsake their calling. While the bible clearly defines roles within the Church, the mission of the Church was intended to be shared by the whole body. A healthy church builds a discipling culture and equips all members to participate in the missional work to which God has called them. page 113