Solid Foundations

Our heart (and mine) for discipleship runs deep. A disciple is a learner, a follower, someone who adopts the disciplines of his teacher both in theory and in practice. I want to grow as a disciple and as a godly leader – to me, they are the same thing. And as I learn and grow, I want to help others to do the same, especially here in South Africa where resources are so limited.

Our mission (and mine) is to train people in God’s word so they can live godly lives, impact others around them, and serve their local church and community more effectively. We not only want to feed God’s people, but also to create a hunger in them, teaching them to feed themselves through continued study and application of God’s truths.

Last week we began a “Foundations of Faith” discipleship class at a church in Qwa Qwa. Abram and I take turns teaching. The class is comprised of worship, prayer, a lesson, small group discussion, then large group Q&A. The format works well to provide solid teaching, while also giving students an opportunity to learn from each other and apply what they’ve learned.

When I asked folks what they wanted to learn from the class their answers varied. Some are new believers and desire a spiritual foundation to build on. Others want to learn more about the Bible and develop discipline for study. And still others want to learn to teach and counsel people in need.

Please join in praying for our students, that God exceeds their expectations as they are equipped to be passionate and effective witnesses for Christ.