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The Bible in Genesis 15:1 states that Enoch walked with God? What does that mean and does it even apply to us today. Dr. Richard Spann shares his thoughts on the meaning of walking with God.

Complete notes from this session can be downloaded here.

Other resources:

Westminster Pulpit (G. Campbell Morgan)

Kansas Communities Ministry Website


Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.

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Does discipleship and spiritual growth occur in large groups? Small groups? One-on-one relationships? Yes to all. However, there is a critical component that is available only in individual relationships. Bill Mowry shares the importance of individual relationships.

He then shares about the resources available to churches and pastors who want to invest more deeply in the spiritual growth of their congregation, changing the DNA of the people to which they minister into disciplemakers themselves.

Resources:

Bill's website: alongsider.com
Ways of the Alongsider study
Navigators Church Ministry (NCM)

Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.

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Is it better to "go with the flow" and not be very "directional" when it comes to helping someone grow spiritually? Or should I follow a pre-determined plan? Bill Mowry, senior Navigator staff helps us balance these two competing approaches, both of which have positive aspects.

Bill Mowry, Senior Navigator staff and author of "Ways of the Alongsider" shares practical insights into how God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways to serve Him.

Resources:

Bill's website: alongsider.com
Ways of the Alongsider study
Navigators Church Ministry (NCM)

Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.

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The principle of selection: How to discern who to help grow spiritually. We look for folks who are available and demonstrate faithfulness in things of the Lord.  Bill Mowry, Senior Navigator staff and author of "Ways of the Alongsider" shares practical insights into how God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways to serve Him.

Resources:

Bill's website: alongsider.com
Ways of the Alongsider study
Navigators Church Ministry (NCM)

Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.

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We all have different pictures hanging in our minds as to what a disciplemaker is. Is it someone who has the gift of teaching in front of a large class? Is it limited to professional clergy? Is it complex? Bill Mowry, Senior Navigator staff and author of "Ways of the Alongsider" helps us understand that a more reasonable "picture" of a disciplemaker is simply someone who comes alongside someone else, encouraging them, reading Scripture and praying together. With this picture, we understand that we all can make disciples.

Resources:

Bill's website: alongsider.com
Ways of the Alongsider study
Navigators Church Ministry (NCM)

Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.

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Sometimes we think that we must make rather artificial relationships in order to reach people. And sometimes He does call us to that. However, more often God has placed us exactly where He wants us, in your particular family, work or school situation, in order to use you where you are planted. Bill Mowry, Senior Navigator staff and author of "Ways of the Alongsider" shares practical insights into how God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways to serve Him.

Resources:

Bill's website: alongsider.com
Ways of the Alongsider study
Navigators Church Ministry (NCM)

Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.

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We conclude our interview with Eddie Broussard, International Vice President with the Navigators, as we learn some practical aspects about disciplemaking. He helps us see that it is vitally important to be a growing disciple, always attached to Jesus and His Word, in order to make disciples. Eddie then ends with a prayer, particularly for those who are suffering during this time.

Eddie's book: Beauty in the Desert

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Jesus teaches us in John 15 that He is the true vine and we are the branches. He tells His disciples to "abide" in Him. But what does "abiding" really mean? Eddie Broussard, International Vice President of the Navigators, helps us understand that even thought Jesus is in heaven right now, he still wants us to stay connected to Him. In addition, if Jesus is the true vine, there must be false vines that we are tempted to attach to as well. However, He is the only true vine from which we draw our sustenance.

Eddie's book: Beauty in the Desert

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While Eddie Broussard was ministering in Moscow, all the things that he had depended upon were taken away from him. However, in the midst of this trying time, God had an object lesson for him -- St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. The beauty of that space spoke to him of the beauty of God Himself. He was able to get his eyes on Jesus, the great High Priest who enters directly into the Holiest of All, into the very presence of God. Jesus is our High Priest and takes us into the throne room of God.

Eddie's book: Beauty in the Desert

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Eddie relates his experience in Russia with the Co-mission movement when God knocked all the props out from under him. God leads us into the desert times of our lives to help us see Him better and to be transformed more into His image.

Eddie's book: Beauty in the Desert

The Navigators

Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.