I am excited about a new opportunity the Lord has opened up for me to serve in the African nation of Ghana. Back in March of 2016, I travelled to California to attend the Shepherds Conference, an annual gathering of thousands of pastors and church leaders. Before the conference even began, I met a man by the name of Steve Van Horn. During our brief … Continue reading Ghana Missions Trip
“What’s the difference between mentoring and discipleship? They are closely related, but not exactly the same. Both involve instruction based on a relationship. But discipleship involves a call, a direct invitation from the teacher that borders on a command. Jesus told the fishermen Peter and Andrew, “Come, follow me,” and “at once they left their nets and followed him” (Matthew 4:19-20). Then he ran into … Continue reading The Difference Between Mentoring and Discipleship
Everyone needs a Paul, a Barnabas, and a Timothy in life. This saying carries a pretty simple meaning, but when applied, it can be transformative. One way of explaining this would be to say, everyone needs a mentor, an associate, and an apprentice. We all need someone to build into our lives and mentor us, we all need someone who can labor and work alongside … Continue reading Everyone Needs a Paul, a Barnabas, and a Timothy
Shepherd the Flock 