Curt Ferrell, Author

Don't let betrayal make you cynical. Don't let the few who walk away stop you from pouring into those that stay. ~ Chris Harper #Discipleship

"Therefore, we affirm that discipleship is essential in equipping every believer to faithfully steward God's creation, and the Great Commission applies to every Christian in every aspect of their daily lives." ~ The Way to Discipleship amazon.com/dp/B0DBLK2M27 #Discipleship

Pastors & other church leaders should attend carefully to parents’ spiritual formation. By caring for parents’ faith, the church cares for the whole family. ... Parents whose faith is growing in depth and maturity won’t need busywork & programming to disciple their children.

#TBT to one of our trips. I love traveling with my beautiful bride! Truly blessed!

“Many parents feel under-qualified to lead their kids spiritually. In fact, 86% of parents said their children learn spiritual lessons at church that they themselves don’t feel capable of teaching.” ~ Kayla DeKraker #Discipleship

"Through Christ's sacrifice on the cross, we have been redeemed from sin and restored to our role as stewards of the Kingdom of God." ~ The Way to Discipleship amazon.com/dp/B0DBLK2M27 #Discipleship

Mentorship: The presence of other caring adults at church in kids’ lives greatly benefitted their faith. The majority of these kids integrate biblical principles into their lives, study the Bible on their own, and understand biblical principles. ~ Kayla DeKraker #Discipleship

#TBT to 1979 and Youth for Christ's Common Bond in Kalamazoo, Michigan. One of the most talented groups of musicians I ever worked with! Those were good years!

“Gen Z have been fully formed by the culture that surrounds them. They meet Jesus ... but when it comes to wrestling with the harder parts of scripture – which conflict with the values they hold dear, around sexual ethics, gender or the sanctity of life – things get trickier.”

"We believe that men and women have been called to represent God in the world and that Jesus and his disciples preached the good news of the present reality of the Kingdom of God." ~ The Way to Discipleship amazon.com/dp/B0DBLK2M27 #Discipleship

“We should invite children to serve alongside adults, pair them with mentors in small groups or ministry teams, and create regular opportunities for meaningful conversations across generations.” ~ The Barna Group #Discipleship

#TBT to 2005 in New Castle. Cheryl, Kaitie, Emily, and me. One of many family pics. I'm a blessed man!

Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. 1 Chronicles 16:23-24 #NDP2026 @NDPTF

“If Gen Z are finding Jesus but not church, this presents a profound discipleship challenge. Younger Christians read their Bible more than older Christians. Yet, far less reported is the difficulty younger Christians face in understanding & interpreting the Bible.” ~ Emma Fowle

"By applying these course corrections, we can establish a theological foundation that upholds the goodness of God's creation and our responsibility to steward it." ~ The Way to Discipleship amazon.com/dp/B0DBLK2M27 #Discipleship

“What the Church needs to offer Gen Z is genuine community where we can come together & experience God. Where we can be real, bringing our difficult questions & deepest fears. Where we can disagree, debate & slowly grow, becoming like Christ in every aspect.” ~ Emma Fowle

#TBT to the Sunday in 1993 when we dedicated our first daughter, Kaitlyn, to the Lord. Mike and Carol Stadelmayer were dedicating a little one of their own. Parents, train your children to be disciples who make disciples! #Discipleship

“Gen Z are a spiritually curious generation, free from the baggage that turned many of their Gen X parents away from church. But they also lack even a basic knowledge of Christian teaching. They might encounter Jesus in their bedrooms, but what happens next?” ~ Emma Fowle

"One-on-one ministry by the church plural should be the primary way that ministry happens in the Kingdom of God." ~ The Way to Discipleship amazon.com/dp/B0DBLK2M27 #Discipleship

“Healthy churches have a plan for discipleship. Clearly, the first step for encouraging spiritual development is developing an intentional plan to do so.” Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research #Discipleship