Somehow we have managed to lose sight of the prime directive given to us by Jesus- to go and make disciples of all the nations. There is hope, but we will need to get back the power that spread the gospel across the globe in the first century. We will need to see multiplication of disciples occur among all those in the church. “Cultivating a Life for God” is a very practical book that takes an in-depth look at discipleship and how we can make it a reality in our own lives and our churches.

(free download of this book (Russian version) right here in our resource section)

Editors Note:

This is a very challenging article that asks some very good questions. It may make some pastors very uncomfortable, and at first read you may not fully agree with what is written here because of what you have seen and experienced.

Our hope is that this article will simply motivate you to study freshly the topic of leadership in the local church. The questions before us are not about model or method, but more importantly-does the way we lead our churches magnify Christ as the Head and allow for the true practice of the priesthood of all believers? Does the way we view leadership limit the multiplication of disciples and churches?

May we be open to allow God to speak to us freshly.