Urban Discipleship Articles

Practical, field-tested thinking and experience on discipleship, mission, and what it means to partner with God in the city. Written by practitioners from across the global learning community focussed on the unique challenges of the urban harvest field.



10 Ways to Kill a Discovery Bible Study (and How to Avoid Them)

10 Ways to Kill a Discovery Bible Study (DBS) (and How to Avoid Them)

Have you ever watched someone try to dig with a shovel held upside down? Discovery Bible Study (DBS) is a powerful tool for helping people encounter God through His Story. When facilitated well, Word and Spirit speak powerfully to open hearts.

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How to Help Others Discover God (Without Ever Preaching a Sermon)

Engaging Urban Mission - Part 6

Discovery is more than DBS. When we use the word "discovery" many people immediately think of the Discovery Bible Study (DBS) tool developed by David Watson. Millions of people have found DBS profoundly helpful in listening to God, walking in a relationship with Him, and helping others do the same.

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