02. Evangelism Adds Believers, Disciple-Making Changes Lives
Twelve Compelling Reasons We Must Make Disciples · Part 02 ▶ Watch Today’s Video A decision for Christ is the beginning. Not the destination. We should celebrate every person who hears the gospel, repents, and places their faith in Jesus. Heaven rejoices when one sinner turns to God. But Jesus never commanded us merely to…
Discovery Bible Study: The Simple Method Behind 3,000 Groups in Ghana
After 14 years in northern Ghana and 3,000 Discovery Bible Study groups, Terry Ruff breaks down the simple, reproducible method behind the movement, and how you can start one this week.
01. The Culture Will Not Change Until People Do
Twelve Compelling Reasons We Must Make Disciples · Part 01 ▶ Watch Today’s Video We are deeply concerned about the direction of our culture. We see broken families. Confused identities. Political division. Violence. Addiction. Corruption. Loneliness. A generation growing up without a clear foundation for truth. We keep asking: How can we change the culture?…
13. From This Day Forward, I Will Multiply Disciples
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples? · Part 13 ▶ Watch Today’s Video There comes a moment when conviction must become commitment. Not someday. Not when life becomes easier. Not when we feel more qualified. Not when someone finally gives us permission. Today. Jesus did not save us merely so we could…
12. Repent of Non-Reproducing Christianity
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples? · Part 12 ▶ Watch Today’s Video There comes a time when we must stop defending our lack of fruit and begin confessing it. We have attended church. We have studied the Bible. We have listened to sermons, joined small groups, served on committees, and participated…
10. Broken Generational Chain. Will the Gospel Stop With You?
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples? · Part 10 The gospel traveled through generations to reach you. Someone refused to remain silent. Someone prayed for you. Someone shared the truth with you. Someone opened the Scriptures. Someone patiently answered your questions. Someone helped you take your first steps of obedience. Because they…
09. Your First Disciple May Already Be Near You
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples? · Part 09 Many believers imagine disciple-making requires finding a stranger, traveling overseas, or starting a ministry. But their first disciple may already be in their household, family, workplace, neighborhood, or existing circle of relationships. Who has God already placed near you whom you could begin…
08. Until It Is Heard in the Mother Tongue
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples? Special Update · Part 08 I’m pausing Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples? for one article. We will return next time, right where we left off. But something happened this week that I could not wait to share. This week, the entire International…
07. Information Without Reproduction Is Not Maturity
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples?. Part 07 You can know the books of the Bible. Understand theology. Attend Bible studies. Listen to sermons every week. And still not obey Jesus’ command to make disciples. We often measure spiritual maturity by how much someone knows. Jesus measured it by fruit. “In this…
06. Church Attendance Is Not Disciple-Making
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples?. Part 06 You can attend church every Sunday and never make a disciple. You can serve faithfully. Give generously. Study the Bible deeply. Lead a ministry. Even hold a position of influence. All these things are valuable. But none of them can replace personally helping another…