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Please Pray for This Month’s Spanish-Speaking Model Church Workshop
Your intersession is needed. Today in San Antonio, we have 24 Model Church conference participants from Texas, and 16 from several countries
What is Disciple-Making?
What is Disciple-Making? Jesus talked about four kinds of people in Mark chapter 4 and used four seeds to illustrate
What is the Difference Between a Church Program and a Church Process? – Disciple-Making Q and A Series
What is the Difference Between a Church Program and a Church Process? A wide range of programs are usually offered
How did Jesus Make Disciples? – Disciple-Making Q and A Series
How Did Jesus Make Disciples? Jesus taught and trained His disciples through association before giving them the Great Commission. If
How does one become an effective Christian disciple-maker? – Disciple-Making Q and A Series
How does one become an effective Christian disciple-maker? “…go make disciples…” (Matthew 28:19) What we individually experience and learn from
What is the Difference between Methodolgy and Theology? – Disciple-Making Q and A Series
What is the Difference Between Methodology and Theology? “…go make disciples…” (Matthew 28:19) On a sunny Florida afternoon years ago,
What is the Most Effective Way to Fulfill the Great Commission? – Disciple-Making Q and A Series
What is the Most Effective Way to Fulfill the Great Commission? “…go make disciples…” (Matthew 28:19) “Therefore go and make
What is the difference between discipleship and disciple-making? – Disciple-Making Q and A Series
What is the difference between discipleship and disciple-making? “…go make disciples…” (Matthew 28:19) The contemporary term “Christian disciple-maker” is derived
Phases of Spiritual Multiplication
Spiritual multiplication is a process that goes through four distinct phases. An explanation of these phases aids in the understanding
Why Is Personal Follow-Up Important?
Having clearly dealt with what follow-up is, we now face the question, Why is personal follow-up important? That the Bible
What is Personal Follow-Up
It would be good at the outset to define clearly the meaning of the phrase, follow-up. Because I am unfamiliar
Disciple-Making – It’s Scriptural and It Works
Roy Blackwood has been a close personal friend of mine for years. He has been multiplying disciples since he went
Is Disciple-Making Really Worth It?
Stories of failure are sobering. You ask me why I don’t quit. The reason I don’t is that, thank God,
To Multiply or Not Multiply – That is The Question
Shortly after my wife, Virginia, and I became Christians, we met Waldron Scott, a young man about our age who
Disciple-Making Failures
My own stumbling efforts to make disciples certainly have not always been crowned with success. That’s one of the things
Disciples in Action
Four couples are meeting for a Bible Study on weeknight. They have been getting together for about four months, ever
What are Common Misconceptions about Disciple-Making? – Part Two
That it is an unrealistic approach. There is the story of the man who told Dwight L. Moody, the famous
What are Common Misconceptions about Disciple-Making? – Part One
Because the ministry of multiplication is so effective, it will be fought tooth and nail by our enemy the devil.
Personal Follow-Up
For many of you who read this book, personal follow-up may be a new concept. It is perhaps a work
A Pastor’s Dream
One day I received a phone call from a busy pastor, Could we get together, he asked, someplace, sometime to
Who Are Disciple-Makers? – Disciple-Making Q and A Series
Who are Disciple-Makers? The Lord Jesus’ followers who understood His instruction, “…feed my lambs…” spoken to Peter, became Christian
Disciple-Making is Costly – Part Two
Costly in Vulnerability to Exposure. Paul wrote to Timothy: Paul wrote to Timothy: “But thou hast fully known my doctrine,
Disciple-Making is Costly – Part One
To be used of God to make disciples, we must be willing to pay the price… and it is a
The Crucial Element of Personal Help
Shortly after my wife, Virginia, and I became Christians, we met Waldron Scott, a young man about our age who
Why I am Committed to a Multiplication Ministry
I am committed to a multiplication ministry for three reasons: the brevity of life, a sense of stewardship, and a
Please Pray for our upcoming Brazilian and Spanish ministry
For encouragement during today’s dangerous pandemic, we can all be deeply grateful for what was learned from 1918’s Spanish Flu.
Please Pray for our upcoming Brazilian and Spanish ministry
Brazil’s population of ~213 million and its huge landmass, make it highly important to the Great Commission. After months of
Costa Rica Disciple-Maker Summit
From Pastor Gerardo León Quirós in Costa Rica… “…A strategic meeting for Disciple-Making with global impact, strengthening the strategies for
Lights, Camera, Action from Panama!
Lights, Camera, Action from Panama! Thanks to Hosanna TV for their hospitality and outstanding promotion of Panama’s Discipleship Summit! ¡Luces,
Panama Summit
Panama! What a great spirit of unity and purpose you have! We’re thankful for our recent Disciple-making Summit, and we
Facilitator’s Training
Thank you for standing with us in prayer. #hacedoresdediscípulos
Disciple-Making Workshop Facilitators
This Sunday, I will be leaving for ***** where IEA’s team will be equipping approximately 260 Spanish-speaking Christian leaders from
Panama
Panama! Equipping leaders and training trainers. Panama is on track to equip several thousand disciple-makers this year. Join us in
Rayong, Thailand
Rayong, Thailand – A small church that seeks to grow by “doing what Jesus did” – making disciples, one life
Sáenz Peña, Argentina
Sáenz Peña, Argentina… From Pastor Alejandro Barúa… “The first training for Disciple-Makers in (for this particular area of the country)
From Romania to Spain and Back Again
“My church in Spain has grown from 40 people to 180 people during the last several years – all because
Thai Disciple-Makers Pressing On
From Pastor Rungson Sam Sugunta in Thailand… “I’m so thankful to Jesus that I can serve God, serve my
World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly
We’re traveling today – on our way home from Indonesia, and the World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly. We pray that
New Disciple-Maker at 77!
“I am 77 years old and I will commit myself to be a disciple-maker from now until the end of
World Evangelical Alliance – General Assembly
Would you join us in prayer as we travel to Jakarta, for the World Evangelical Alliance’s General Assembly. Here will
Armenia!
Yet another language/people group ready to return to the New Testament lifestyle of friendship-based, life-on-life disciple-making… Armenia! Would you
November Ministry
For 2020, the Evangelical Alliances of Honduras, Costa Rica, and Panama have invited us to partner in equipping 80,000 of
Honduras Vision Casting
Vision Casting for 400 pastors and leaders today and Friday in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Would you pray
Romanian Disciple-Makers!
With a more than expected 300 leaders in attendance in Timisoara, and Dr. Hanks teaching virtually via Zoom while home
Honduras, Costa Rica, & Panama
The combined population of Honduras, Costa Rica, and Panama is about 18,366,000. The percentage of evangelical churches in each country
Accountability
“In making disciples, obedience is the outworking of faith. Apart from faithfulness, the training process would end.” Without prying, yet
Thankfulness for Bolivia
Bolivian leaders expected 200 to 300 decision makers to join us in Santa Cruz for national Great Commission planning for
Bolivia – 2020
Thank you to all who prayed for our “Disciple-Maker’s Vision Casting” last week in Bolivia. We’re thankful for the sincere
Who Can Disciple?
“One does not have to be a superstar to impact the world for Christ. Anyone willing to follow Christ can
Bolivia. Right Now.
We can’t say too much about this publicly at this time, but would you pray for our leadership and team
Bolivia – August 2019
Exciting things are happening in Bolivia! Their nation’s 200-300 evangelical denominational leaders will soon be assembling in Santa Cruz to
Miami Vision Casting – Tonight
Would you join us in prayer for a very strategic vision casting for pastors and leaders in the Spanish-speaking melting
Back Again in Puerto Rico
“…Disciple-Makers” back again in Puerto Rico. After equipping several thousand in the last year, we’re thankful for 500+ more pastors
Spiritual Warfare
“The church must recognize that we are in spiritual warfare. Anyone not willing to live under orders and endure hardship
Chinese Christian Leaders
Thanks for standing with us through your prayers and much appreciated teamship. Your most recent intercession and support made last
Obedience
Living Faith—Our faith must affect our life. Pagan religions of the ancient world usually separated faith and conduct. It was
Prayer for Nicaragua
This Saturday, I would appreciate your prayers as our staff member, Alejandro Fernandez of Uruguay, joins me in teaching approximately
Prayers for Africa and Asia
Tonight, the Southern Baptist Convention’s #2 Leader for the International Mission Board’s ministry across Africa will be joining us. Tomorrow,
Time
“Maturing in Christ takes time. There is no way that children can be raised in a hurry. To try to
Together
“Could there be a more natural setting for the meeting of Christian family? They gathered at home, where they lived
May Need for Spanish Ministry
As we leave for Scandinavia to celebrate my 75th birthday, an unexpected ministry need has surfaced. Would you please pray
How We Get Disciples
“Look for disciples. We must look for persons who wish to move with Christ and minister to them. Ask God
March 2019 Update
Over the last several days, 74 Spanish-speaking evangelical leaders from 15 countries have been IEA’s special guests at Mountain Doxology
Disciple
The word “disciple” designates a learner or follower such as an apprentice. Always implies a personal attachment which shapes the
Manila Ministry Report
We deeply appreciate your prayer support during the eight wonderful days of Metro Manila’s Celebration. We can thank God that
Priority
“Discipling men & women is the priority around which our lives should be oriented.” Jesus Christ said this in his
1,500 Leaders Hearing the Gospel in Manila
Right now in Manila… Please pray as over 1,500 businesspeople and leaders of the marketplace are gathered to learn from
Thousands Say Yes to Christ in the Philippines
“Thousands Say Yes to Christ in the Philippines…” https://billygraham.org/story/this-could-have-a-rippling-effect-thousands-say-yes-to-christ-in-the-philippines/
Prayer for the Philippines
Over these next 10 days, Will Graham and I would greatly appreciate your special prayers. Will will be preaching in
The Disciple’s Burning Heart
Though this book had its origin in the classroom, its purpose is not academic. The study of theology, rightly pursued,
Making Disciples in 2019
This New Year’s letter is being sent to Great Commission churches that are committed to equipping their members for a
Spiritual Growth Is Not A Mystery
For some Christians, spiritual growth has always seemed like an illusive mystery; however, it doesn’t need to be that way.
Reading More Than the Bible
The basic text for the study of God, of course, is the Bible, our only inerrant source of truth. Interpretations
What Determines Speed of Spiritual Growth?
What do you think determines the speed of your own spiritual growth? In large measure, the rate of that progress
Christmas Letter 2018
In answer to the prayers of our ministry’s friends, International Evangelism has been blessed to conduct one or more Disciple-Making
Spiritual Growth Produces Usability
Just as we anticipate physical growth when a baby is first born, God looks at our lives with a similar
Evangelism and Discipleship
Let me clarify, however, that to me making known the Good News means more than making converts. Certainly that is
Make Disciples, Not Converts!
“…All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the
Disciple-Making Is a Lifestyle
Authentic New Testament disciple-making is a deeply fulfilling approach to life . This exciting lifestyle is continually enriched by its
The Essential Gospel
The Gospel defines what is popularly called evangelical theology. Its fundamentals, according to J. I. Packer, are “the supremacy of
Not Addition, Multiplication!
For a church’s ministry to be robust and reach its full potential, the transition from spiritual addition to spiritual multiplication
Preaching, Teaching, and Training
Pause for a moment to visualize a magnificent grand piano. Next, ask yourself, Why does it have three legs? Would
Theology or Evangelism
Theology is the study of God. No subject is more instructive and elevating in the whole realm of human thought.
Iron Sharpens Iron
As your church’s new members are prepared for their future minis- tries, those serving as disciple-makers will function as spiritual
The Friendship Factor
Studies show that feeling connected is highly important to new church members. They desire meaningful Christian friendships. Without those bonding
Overview of the Master Plan
The book unfolds with some variation around the classical outline of systematic theology, beginning with the character of God the
The Church’s Most Valuable Asset
For years, churches have overlooked their most valuable asset for fulfilling their assigned mission. Ironically, this neglected spiritual resource is
The Heartbeat of All We Are Called to Be & Do
“Christian disciples are sent men and women—sent out in the same work of world evangelism to which the Lord was
Intentionality in Disciple-Making
Many churches have no intentional process for personal training designed to successfully assimilate new members. Consequently, pastors are merely left
Why New Testament Disciple-Making Is Vitally Important
New believers deserve far more than a handshake when they join any Christian church. They need a Christ-centered friendship! This