| 162 - How I Became a Disciple (Part 2) |
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| Written by Patrick Morley |
| Wednesday, December 10 2008 13:03 |
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NOTE: This is the second of a two-part article excerpted from my new book, Chapter 6, “How I Became a Disciple—A Case Study,” Pastoring Men (Moody Publishers) scheduled for release January, 2009. Part 1 covered my “calling” to Christ, and Part 2 will explain how I was “equipped” and “sent.” Fortunately for me (and for my wife, children, parents, and brothers), our church had a vision to disciple me to become a godly man, husband, and father. The pastor was determined to make this happen. And the church had adopted a strategy that not only got me started, but had additional steps to sustain my growth and service. And best of all—at least for me—our church acted quickly once they learned I had received Christ. A Couples Bible Study I’ve had many awesome opportunities to grow, but the most systematic one came when Patsy and I were invited to join a home Bible Study led by Jim Gillean. Jim was an engineer who really made us all think about what the Scriptures meant and, importantly, how they applied to everyday life. During those Bible studies I learned how to read the Bible for myself, how to pray, and how to have a daily devotional.
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