Our first Disciple Making, God Birthed Church...

Our first Disciple Making movement n St. Louis metro is led by Pastor Terry and Suzette. While I am Mission District leader for this region, and Terry's mentor and coach, our relationship has grown beyond that, as I now consider Pastor Terry my pastor and very close friend.

Pastor Terry recently wrote and excellent article entitled, "Putting the cart before the horse." It is so excellent I want to share with you an excerpt and a link to his blog charting the progress and lessons learned as we engage a Disciples Making Disciples Movement led by the Spirit of God.

Pastor Terry wrote, "If you spend much time talking to Christians you will soon find out that most do not know how to make disciples. They have not been taught. They don’t know what to teach them or how to teach them. It appears to me that we have placed the cart of attendance before the horse of preparation. We are so focused in the modern church on getting people to attend church that we fail to make sure our people can intentionally make disciples. I am excited about the foundation that is being laid at True Vine. Our people are investing in becoming intentional disciple makers. Their values are being shaped to value disciple makers over attendees. I am convinced that God will bless our movement with abiding fruit as we put our horse of preparation before the cart of attendees. Our goal to make a disciple making movement must start with people that know how to make disciples and can teach others to do the same."

Now that Pastor Terry has your attention feel free to drop by his sight, sunministries.blogspot.com

What are your thoughts here?