Making Disciples Naturally

Send us Fan Mail We all desire to be heard and to be taken seriously. What does "loving well" look like today? In our mentoring relationships, it speaks volumes to just be quiet and listen well to the other person. It affirms them as someone who has value and who is made in the image of God. Counselor Mark Oelze shares some insights into how to love well in our mentoring relationships. Y...

Send us Fan Mail The "tyranny of the urgent" afflicts most of us, preventing us from starting or completing tasks that we know in our hearts are actually more important. In this third of three podcasts on the Kansas Communities Ministry Objective: "To know Christ in my own life in ever-increasing depth and to make disciples and develop laborers at all times, under any conditions in...

Send us Fan Mail The Kansas Communities Ministry has for years adopted the following as our objective: "My objective is to know Christ in my own life in ever-increasing depth and to make disciples and develop laborers at all times, under any conditions, in every place I go." Consider adopting this same objective as you make your New Year's Resolution. Today we look at part two: Maki...

Send us Fan Mail The Kansas Communities Ministry has for years adopted the following as our objective: "My objective is to know Christ in my own life in ever-increasing depth and to make disciples and develop laborers at all times, under any conditions, in every place I go." Consider adopting this same objective as you make your New Year's Resolution. Today we look at some of what t...

Send us Fan Mail We continue our discussion with Karla and Vivian regarding some ideas of how to keep our focus on Christ at Christmas. Every Moment Holy (book referenced in the podcast)

Send us Fan Mail We know that "Jesus is the reason for the season" but sometimes it's hard to act like that. Like Martha, we are busy with "so many things." This very practical episode features the ideas and thoughts of David's wife Karla and their friend Vivian as they encourage us in keeping Christ at the center of Christmas. Part 1 of 2. 

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Spann discusses the critical importance of margin in our lives as we keep our eyes focused on the objective: "Knowing Christ in our own lives in ever-increasing depth and making disciples and developing laborers at all times, under any conditions, in every place I go."

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Spann shares more insights from his devotional booklets "Goads and Nails." Today we discuss the change in evangelism styles over the years and how Jesus spent time with individuals. Dr. Spann mentions the book "Your Home a Lighthouse: How to Host an Evangelistic Bible Study" by Bill Jacks. This is no longer being printed but used copies are available on eBa...

Send us Fan Mail Do you sometimes listen to voices that tell you that you are not worthy, that you do not measure up, that God doesn't really love you? Who am I, really? Am I what the world, the flesh and the devil say I am? Or am I who GOD says I am in His word? 

Send us Fan Mail What is the "one thing" that is most important to focus on in life? What are the Biblical role models we might look at? Dr. Richard Spann shares another key point from his devotional series Goads and Nails. Kansas Communities Ministry website

Send us Fan Mail It is all too tempting to want to make a big "splash," attracting large crowds, etc. But what does the Lord desire for us? Richard Spann, former ministry director for the Kansas Communities Ministry with the Navigators shares some insight into this topic as he relates the importance of spiritual generations and multiplication -- all based on making a "ripple" a...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Spann shares three practical truths: Discipleship is more caught than taught. We can impress from a distance but to make an impact we need to be "up close." Live your life in such a way that you leave a mark and not just a blur. Kansas Navigators

Send us Fan Mail Who was Shamgar? Often we don't think we have anything to offer concerning investing in the spiritual growth of others. But we learn from the story of Shamgar in the Old Testament, we can start where we are, with what we have, doing what we can. This is a profound truth that will encourage you in your ministry. Kansas Navigators

Send us Fan Mail The questions of Jesus in scripture -- who do you say that I am? What do you want? -- He asked of his disciples and asks of His followers today. Only through intimately knowing God by spending time with Him and His Word can we learn to trust Him more and can we experience more of His joy. Richard Spann shares the second of a series of principles inherited by the Kansas Navigators...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Richard Spann is the previous director of the Kansas Communities Ministry with the Navigators. He has written a series of devotionals called "Goads and Nails" which are a collection of timeless truths the Kansas Communities Ministry has been privileged to have been taught over the years. Today he shares some important truths about prayer, the need for prayer, the cha...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Willie Penner is a faithful man of God. During his early years he lived in Poland. Eventually, in 1945, he and his family were displaced from their home. He lived for a time in a concentration camp and subsequently was forced to return to his home as a young boy to work as slave labor. God was teaching Willie many things through these experiences. Kansas Navigators

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Willie Penner is a faithful man of God. During his early years he lived in Poland. Eventually, in 1945, he and his family were displaced from their home. He lived for a time in a concentration camp and subsequently was forced to return to his home as a young boy to work as slave labor. God was teaching Willie many things through these experiences. Kansas Navigators

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Willie Penner is a faithful man of God. During his early years he lived in Poland. Eventually, in 1945, he and his family were displaced from their home. He lived for a time in a concentration camp and subsequently was forced to return to his home as a young boy to work as slave labor. God was teaching Willie many things through these experiences. Kansas Navigators

Send us Fan Mail As we go through trials or challenges, the tendency is to rush through and try to escape on the "other side" of the trial. In today's interview Pastor Ted Veer looks back over his life and relates several life lessons learned particularly during the decline and passing of his third wife, Val. 

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Ted Veer describes the extreme importance of cooperating with the Holy Spirit as we invest in others. He shares the priority of memorizing Scripture and sharing what we are learning with others as we grow. 

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Ted Veer was a missionary to Ethiopia for 20 years and pastored in the US as well. He endured demonic influence as well the loss of 3 wives. Through all this, Pastor Veer gives glory to God and relates his profound trust in the Lord. In this episode, he helps us understand a lesson that he learned during the waning time with his third wife -- that God wants our closeness, o...

Send us Fan Mail Does it seem God is distant or not listening when we pray? Have you felt attacked by forces beyond your ability to withstand? Hear from Pastor Ted Veer today about his experiences as a missionary in Ethiopia and how God was faithful even in the midst of many challenges and trials. Kansas Navigators

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Ted Veer tells of a tragic incident occurring shortly after college graduation and marriage. Despite what seemed to be roadblocks and challenges, he learned to depend on God daily and that God will provide and work things out even when it looks bleak. Kansas Navigators

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Ted Veer was a missionary to Ethiopia for 25 years, pastored in the US and continues to disciple men one on one at age 92. He struggled with anxiety off and on over the years and shares insights into how the Lord has worked in his life. Kansas Navigators (Community Ministry)

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Ted Veer started from a humble beginning in North Dakota, believing in Jesus at an early age, yet did not receive training in Christian growth for several years. He went to Bible College, not thinking he would ever go into ministry. There his life was transformed as he learned that God was a personal God who loved him and wanted to walk with him daily. Kansas Navigators (Co...