7 Discipleship Principles

Principle of Ministry. Ministry happens when God, you, and the world intersect. Understanding each positions but does not empower you for ministry. The Holy Spirit does that. Principle of Growth. Growth happens as we embrace pain and challenge. If a relationship or situation is difficult…

By Seth Barnes

16 October 2018, 12:10 am

By Seth Barnes

16 October 2018, 12:10 am

Principle of Ministry. Ministry happens when God, you, and the world intersect. Understanding each positions but does not empower you for ministry. The Holy Spirit does that.
Principle of Growth. Growth happens as we embrace pain and challenge. If a relationship or situation is difficult, then it is God’s tool to produce growth in you.
Principle of Balance. Balance is essential. Why? Because discipleship is a complex, multifaceted activity that is at best poorly understood through models. Models oversimplify.
Principle of Passion. Passion is essential. Why? Because God asks us for it. “You will find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Principle of Kingdom. God wants us to build His kingdom. He commanded us to “Go and make disciples of all nations.”
Principle of Exposure– You become like what you are exposed to.
Principle of Cognition – You become what you think about.

Comments (12)

buchizya Manda

October 16, 2018 at 10:37 am

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Powerful thank you for the word
Joel

October 16, 2018 at 10:49 am

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Its really a blessed n encouraging one
Sissy Becvar

October 16, 2018 at 11:00 am

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Oh gosh Seth this is good stuff!!
my heart is especially tugged on with the last two…principles of exposure and principles of cognition.
our recent college grad was exposed to “world views” the last 4 years, not godly ones and she became a non believer before our eyes. Its so true what you say and now our battle has begun against a strong enemy, BUT luckily our God is stronger!

Thanks for sharing this.
- Seth
  
  October 16, 2018 at 6:49 pm
  
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  Thanks for the encouragement, Sissy. God sees your heart and hears your prayers.
OTUMFUO JOHN COBBLAH

October 16, 2018 at 12:56 pm

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Thank you very much the motivational info.God bless you.
COL Charles Kidd

October 16, 2018 at 2:57 pm

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To stimulate thoughts – enter into a conversation the 7 DPs hit the mark- that said at times simplicity can be a deterrent lack depth and leave the reader unfulfilled –
Thanks Charles
- Seth
  
  October 16, 2018 at 6:51 pm
  
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  Absolutely agree. Have been blogging about discipleship for 13 years. Check out the blog posts under “discipling“ or “how to disciple“ for greater depth.
AJ Hebert

October 22, 2018 at 10:04 pm

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Great list! I’m putting those on a bookmark
Elsa Svriz

October 28, 2018 at 10:36 pm

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No hablo inglés. Solamente castellano. BENDICIONES
Elsa Svriz

October 28, 2018 at 10:43 pm

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Soy de Chaco Resistencia Argentina. Necesito levantar para edificar una iglesia. Y conocí a Pastor Valverde Castro. Y El me dijo pregunta a SeThomas Barnes si puedeno ayudar.por eso le mando mje.
Elsa Svriz

October 28, 2018 at 10:44 pm

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No hablo inglés. Solamente castellano. BENDICIONES
Elsa Svriz

October 28, 2018 at 10:51 pm

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Estoy tratando de levantar una iglesia ya concegui el terreno me falta el templo. Y conocí a pastor Valverde y El me hablo de ustedes. Por eso le mande mje. Mi numero es. 3624-049645.