Friday, May 11, 2007

Making Disciples

In order to teach God's Word and make disciples who make disciples, we have put students together in what we call Life Transformation Groups (LTGs). We've borrow this idea from the California based church-planter, Neil Cole. What I love that it creates an atmosphere that promotes intimate friendships, spiritual growth, faith challenges, and accountability. Students, split up by men and women, meet together in LTGs of 3-4 people on a weekly basis. Everyone really seems to enjoy the feel of this type of learning environment.


[Left to Right - George, Matt, Chris, Aidrian]

These are some very large and very strong men who love Jesus! Chris Burton on our team has raised up this LTG group of guys who are new believers. Though they are young in their faith super thrilled about walking with Christ. They have really meshed well as they’ve met together to study the Word and apply it to their lives.


[Left to Right - Niki, Jen, Jessie, Jill]

My wife Jill, though she is laboring hard at being a full-time mommy, has one day a week that gets to spend on campus doing ministry. A major highlight every Thursday for her is spending time with her own LTG group. Jessie, a first year student, came to Christ a few months ago with one of our other teammates, Sarah. Sarah bought her a bible and she has been very eager to read and learn more about God’s Word and what it means to be a believer. Jill has been going through the book of 1 John with her and Jessie has also started reading through the Bible (hoping to read it completely) on her own accord. She said that she wanted to understand more about God and she figured the best way would be to read the Bible straight through! Good job Jessie.
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