Making Disciples Naturally

Send us Fan Mail Is it better to "go with the flow" and not be very "directional" when it comes to helping someone grow spiritually? Or should I follow a pre-determined plan? Bill Mowry, senior Navigator staff helps us balance these two competing approaches, both of which have positive aspects. Bill Mowry, Senior Navigator staff and author of "Ways of the Alongsider"...

Send us Fan Mail The principle of selection: How to discern who to help grow spiritually. We look for folks who are available and demonstrate faithfulness in things of the Lord.  Bill Mowry, Senior Navigator staff and author of "Ways of the Alongsider" shares practical insights into how God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways to serve Him. Resources: Bill's website: alongside...

Send us Fan Mail We all have different pictures hanging in our minds as to what a disciplemaker is. Is it someone who has the gift of teaching in front of a large class? Is it limited to professional clergy? Is it complex? Bill Mowry, Senior Navigator staff and author of "Ways of the Alongsider" helps us understand that a more reasonable "picture" of a disciplemaker is simply s...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we think that we must make rather artificial relationships in order to reach people. And sometimes He does call us to that. However, more often God has placed us exactly where He wants us, in your particular family, work or school situation, in order to use you where you are planted. Bill Mowry, Senior Navigator staff and author of "Ways of the Alongsider" shar...

Send us Fan Mail We conclude our interview with Eddie Broussard, International Vice President with the Navigators, as we learn some practical aspects about disciplemaking. He helps us see that it is vitally important to be a growing disciple , always attached to Jesus and His Word, in order to make disciples. Eddie then ends with a prayer, particularly for those who are suffering during this time....

Send us Fan Mail Jesus teaches us in John 15 that He is the true vine and we are the branches. He tells His disciples to "abide" in Him. But what does "abiding" really mean? Eddie Broussard, International Vice President of the Navigators, helps us understand that even thought Jesus is in heaven right now, he still wants us to stay connected to Him. In addition, if Jesus is the...

Send us Fan Mail While Eddie Broussard was ministering in Moscow, all the things that he had depended upon were taken away from him. However, in the midst of this trying time, God had an object lesson for him -- St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. The beauty of that space spoke to him of the beauty of God Himself. He was able to get his eyes on Jesus, the great High Priest who enters directly in...

Send us Fan Mail Eddie relates his experience in Russia with the Co-mission movement when God knocked all the props out from under him. God leads us into the desert times of our lives to help us see Him better and to be transformed more into His image. Eddie's book: Beauty in the Desert The Navigators Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessaril...

Send us Fan Mail Eddie's desire to go into the medical field was changed by God who miraculously orchestrated the events in Eddie's life. However, God redeemed his dreams and has used Eddie in powerful ways throughout his career and ministry. Eddie's book: Beauty in the Desert The Navigators Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessaril...

Send us Fan Mail Despite the Covid 19 pandemic, international ministry goes on. Eddie Broussard serves on the International Executive Team of The Navigators with responsibilities for the Eurasia and Latin America ministries. He is enthusiastic about knowing God personally and also helping others do the same. He shares insights into ministry in other parts of the world as God's Word is not cha...

Send us Fan Mail In this last episode with Mark Oelze, we learn about some outstanding resources available for implementing the PLEDGE concepts in all areas of our lives. Contact information for Mark's ministry: Pledgetalk Book: The Pledge of a Lifetime Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or th...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Mark Oelze shares with us how the PLEDGE approach is very applicable (and critical) as we minister to others. We must love well if we are to be used in evangelism and discipleship. Contact information for Mark's ministry: Pledgetalk Book: The Pledge of a Lifetime Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the vi...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Mark Oelze helps us understand how to expand the use of PLEDGE (Pause, Listen, Echo back, Disarm, Give and Engage) in other areas of life. Useful in marriages, it is also extremely important to make this a way of life as we love others in our spheres of influence . Contact information for Mark's ministry: Pledgetalk Book: The Pledge of a Lifetime Note: The opinions expres...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Mark Oelze shares his insights into loving well by helping us learn to communicate using "PLEDGE" -- Pause, Listen, Echo back, Disarm, Give (the other person an opportunity to contribute to the story) and Engage the process again and again. This dynamic can become a way of life as we allow the Spirit of God to live in us, helping us to focus not on me and what I want...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode two of six where we learn from Mr. Mark Oelze, marriage counselor, author of the book "The Pledge of a Lifetime" and founder of Pledgetalk. He starts by telling us an interesting anecdote about carrying his New Testament with his cell phone and how he committed to reading his Bible as often (or more) as he referred to his cell phone. Amazing results occur...

Send us Fan Mail Marriage counselor and author Mark Oelze shares with us some practical ways to implement the second part of the Great Commandment -- to love our neighbor. It doesn't have to be complex nor challenging but it does take intentionality. We start by listening to others, focusing on their needs first before our own. Contact information for Mark's ministry: Pledgetalk Book: Th...

Send us Fan Mail People are asking, "Is the coronavirus pandemic a sign of the soon return of Jesus? Is this the end?" Whether or not the pandemic signals end time events, it is a wonderful opportunity to reach out and help people in many ways, from emotional to spiritual to physical and financial. In addition we must remember that our own personal "end" is the mark of a glorio...

Send us Fan Mail Ron and Mary Bennett, senior staff with the Navigators have invested their lives in helping others grow in their walk with Jesus. In that process they have seen what works and what doesn't. They have developed a number of resources that they discuss on this podcast which are designed to be helps as we make disciples. Here are the resources and links: High Quest: http://stores...

Send us Fan Mail Ron and Mary Bennett continue their discussion about walking with the Lord on a daily basis. They talk about the importance of making that daily walk a priority and not to use our busy-ness as an excuse. When hard times come, even if we don't feel like it, we can rest in the knowledge that God is walking with us. They note that young people have many demands on them, yet the...

Send us Fan Mail Ron and Mary Bennett continue to share their wisdom as they relate the many things that keeps them motivated to making disciples. This includes the joy that they sense when they see people grow in their faith, being obedient to Christ's command in Matthew 28:18-20, the tremendous need for disciplemaking today and their personal gratitude for what Christ has done for them. In...

Send us Fan Mail Ron and Mary Bennett describe some tools they have developed for having your daily devotional time or what they call an “appointment with God.” These include the High Quest series and Women of Distinction series. Finally, Ron shares two images that he finds helpful — meeting Christ in my own home and secondly meeting Him at the right hand of the Father and asking Him what He has f...

Send us Fan Mail Ron and Mary Bennett are senior staff with the Navigators and have specialized in discipleship ministry for nearly 50 years. They discuss the difficult question "how does the church implement an effective discipleship ministry” in the midst of a busy church environment of programs? Part of the problem is a lack of an agreed-upon definition of a disciple. Ron and Mary suggest...

Send us Fan Mail We are starting a new series with Ron and Mary Bennett, Senior Staff with the Navigators. They share about their background and how they met the Navigators. The Navigators emphasized making Christianity practical and personal. Later they share their hearts about their son Brian and how the Lord ministered to them through his life and challenges. Ron shares how he learned that God&...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Richard Spann shares some thoughts about the future of the Kansas Communities Ministry, including the importance of Prayer, Individual relationships, the Word of God and the Body of Christ. He has richly blessed this ministry for over 50 years. What will the future look like? 

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Richard Spann relates a miraculous and remarkable story of how God arranged his schedule one morning to allow him to learn more about His nature: El Roi: He has complete knowledge, El Elyon: He has complete control and El Shaddai: He loves perfectly. God has a purpose and plan of infinite love. Dr. Spann relates that this experience allowed him to know God not only intellectua...