In today's Gospel we hear Jesus describe three absolute impediments to being his disciple. He says nothing about belief in the Trinity or the Real Presence, declares no rules or laws to be ...

Many pastors in the United States say discipleship is essential in their churches, but most lack clear ways to measure it, according to the results of a study conducted by Lifeway Research. The study, ...

A DISCIPLE is someone who is a follower of one considered the master. In our case, Jesus Christ is our Lord and Master who sets a perfect example for us. If we seek to emulate his character and action ...

Nigeria’s prisons are becoming unlikely centers of revival. Through Prisoners For Christ's International Bible Institute, ...

I am often asked why I became a minister. Like all spiritual journeys, mine is complicated, filled with lots of people and circumstances that steered me to the place where I am. But when asked, I say ...

Ed Gomes, formerly of the New Bedford area, graduated from Lynchburg Baptist College with a bachelor of science degree, majoring in youth, and went on to earn his master of religious education degree ...

A Christian author has published dedicated study guide materials for individuals studying the Bible using the inductive ...

“If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” (Mark 9:35.) Jesus’ humble discipleship lesson has been a guiding principle for the Rev. Dale Metzger’s 31-year ministry. “God ...