Tag Archives: discipleship

Participation in Christ

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you … Continue reading →

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“Based on a True Story” Part 2

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

When we left off yesterday, that movement that was based around the simple idea that “where the Bible speaks we speak, where the Bible is silent we are silent” had grown to be the second largest Christian group in America … Continue reading →

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A Friday Reflection

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

I was going to post another installment of our ongoing “Case Study” today, but then I thought maybe we could take a little break from that and I could share a thought or two of a more personal nature. I … Continue reading →

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Making Disciples: A Conversation Across the Atlantic

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

Over the past or week or so, we’ve been at it… posting. Posting again, separated by an ocean, united by Christ. We both approached the same subject from different angles, both concerned, both grieving, both seeking the answer. Paul in … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Appeal to Men

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

I hope the title today didn’t scare off the women! This post is not in any way about denigrating, demeaning or neglecting women; quite the opposite! Churches in general, for about the last 40 to 45 years in the US … Continue reading →

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Case Study: A New Way to See Things

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

When we were together yesterday, we went over some strategy ideas for Franklin Christian Church to use to begin their transformative process from a small and drifting congregation to a vital and active one where lives are changed for Christ. … Continue reading →

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Enough of that stuff!

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Example

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits— … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Here We Go!

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now the fun begins; let’s get down to the nitty-gritty… Franklin Christian Church, our case study subject has a fascinating opportunity to change the lives of its people, and through them to make a signficant impact in its community for … Continue reading →

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Case Study: An Introduction to “Strategy”

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back to our Case Study; grab some coffee and pull up a chair! When we last met, my plan was to get right into the nitty-gritty of strategy, planning and action steps today, but then a funny thing happened … Continue reading →