Urban DMM Research Report: The Discipleship Gap

Most of us know how to discuss a passage of Scripture. We're far less practiced at obeying it — and by Thursday, the Sunday sermon has often faded into good intention. What would it look like if ordinary believers, in ordinary places, were expected not just to understand God's word together, but to act on it before they met again?

Have you ever felt the pressure to pack the entire gospel into one coffee session? Let’s look more closely at the message that Jesus asked the disciples to share and how “showing” one bit at a time could be more powerful than “telling”.

Evangelism may seem intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. What if we just need to start conversations instead?

Book Review:
21 Days to Becoming a Disciple Maker by Jim Britts

After finishing this book, I wish it had been available earlier.

Engaging Urban Affinities - Part 9

Hunger for wholeness and spiritual hunger are signposts to where God is already working.

But once we've identified spiritual hunger, how do we actually serve it?

‘I am not interested in religion’, declared “Carol”, my Pilates-mate.

It was reported by the Singapore Department of Statistics (2020) that in Singapore, about 20% of the population is not affiliated with any religion, a figure which is steadily increasing.

The rising of trend of ‘no-religion’ presents opportunities.

I've facilitated and coached a LOT of Discovery Bible Studies over the years and have probably made every mistake there is to make.

Here are seven mistakes I have seen have the biggest impact on helping people to discover and encounter God (or not).

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.

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.

We recognise that the vast majority have said "No" to our evangelistic approaches and they are not changing their minds. This creates challenges both for followers of Jesus and for seekers.

People are so familiar with European and American discipleship wineskins that many are surprised to discover other possibilities. Some of these can facilitate deep and effective discipleship, spreading through entire social networks.