Making Disciples Naturally

Send us Fan Mail Why is Scripture memory key to our spiritual growth? Today we hear from Mr. Larry Beck, formerly working in the oil and gas business, then 30 years in the aircraft industry. He has been associated with the Kansas Navigators for many years and is a great example of someone who has invested his life in God's Word and in the lives of men and women. 

Send us Fan Mail What's the difference between spending one's life versus "investing" it? In this final episode with Mr. John Anderson, Campus Ministry Director at Wichita State University, we are encouraged to pray for someone to invest in spiritually and to simply live life with people -- investing in their spiritual growth. 

Send us Fan Mail Continuing our series with Mr. John Anderson, Campus Ministry Director with the Navigators at Wichita State University, we look at the question of "What training or special skills are needed to make disciples?" Free Handout: Friendship with a Vision

Send us Fan Mail Mr. John Anderson continues his series on "Compelled to be Disciplemakers," taken from our Spring Men's Retreat held in early April 2022. In today's podcast, John shares some simple ideas for making disciples, including just inviting someone to read the Bible with you. Free Handout "Friendship with a Vision" (mentioned during podcast)

Send us Fan Mail John Anderson is the Campus Ministry Director for the Navigators at Wichita State University. This is the third podcast, taken from talks given by John at our Spring Men's Retreat April 1-2, 2022. John shares about the importance of being compelled by God's greatness as we serve Him and make disciples. 

Send us Fan Mail John Anderson is the Campus Ministry Director for the Navigators at Wichita State University. This is the third podcast, taken from talks given by John at our Spring Men's Retreat April 1-2, 2022. John shares about the importance of being compelled by God's greatness as we serve Him and make disciples. 

Send us Fan Mail The more we understand the greatness and holiness of our God, the smaller our "problems" appear. Mr. John Anderson, Campus Ministry Director at Wichita State University for the Navigators shares part two of messages delivered at the Navigator Spring Men's Retreat held at Hesston's Crosswind Conference Center April 1-2, 2022. Link to videos of John's messag...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. John Anderson, Campus Ministry Director for the Navigators at Wichita State University spoke to 71 men at the Kansas Navigators Spring Men's Retreat April 1-2, 2022 at Hesston's Crosswind Conference Center. He gave four dynamic messages about being compelled to be disciplemakers. The first podcast is covering the first half of his first message entitled: Disciplemake...

Send us Fan Mail It takes more than just instruction to encourage others to share their faith. Dr. Spann shares a very effective way of modeling evangelism via  the "Your Home  a Lighthouse" resource. He also discusses the critical importance of staying connected to a local church body in order to be effective for Christ. Finally, he shares practical thoughts regarding people moving from...

Send us Fan Mail The Kansas Navigators have focused on pouring into the lives of people on an individual basis, as well as ministering in group contexts. What is the relationship between these two? Why are both critical to spiritual growth? 

Send us Fan Mail Are you sensing that God wants you to take that first step in encouraging someone in their spiritual growth? But on the other hand, do you have questions as to how to do that effectively? This is the first of three podcasts featuring insights from Dr. Richard Spann, former Ministry Director of  the Kansas Communities Ministry. 

Send us Fan Mail Probably the most important spiritual discipline is that of reading and applying God's Word. Do you have a plan to do that? Here are some practical suggestions on how to get His Word into our hearts so the Holy Spirit can use His Word to transform us. Free information: The "Word Hand" Illustration Getting Started with a daily devotional time Search the Scriptures: H...

Send us Fan Mail Is holiness a matter of trying harder to "obey the rules"? Is it something that is to be achieved in order to feel better about ourselves? The key to holiness is keeping our eyes on Jesus. Much of the information for these three podcasts is taken from a book by Donald S. Whitney, linked below. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney, Pub. NavPre...

Send us Fan Mail Just how "holy" does God expect us to be? What is meant by spiritual growth, transformation and Christlikeness? Join David Dennis as we explore some ideas about spiritual habits or disciplines -- always for the purpose of Godliness. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Elmo Joseph is a retired small business owner who has spent a lifetime of investing in individuals. He places a high priority on one-on-one discipleship, as well as small groups. In this final podcast with Elmo, we hear his views on who should be involved in making disciples -- it is not just up to church leadership, but is the responsibility of each believer in Jesus. 

Send us Fan Mail Who is really responsible for building the local church? Even though we may take on that role, it is Jesus who says, "I will build my church..." in Matthew 16:18. Mr. Elmo Joseph gives great practical advice on working with and inside your local church to make effective disciples who will reproduce. 

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to live a life of disciplemaking? Mr. Elmo Joseph is a long-time member of the Kansas Communities Ministry. Ever since he trusted Christ as Savior, Elmo has been involved in getting to know Jesus better and in making disciples who make disciples. Full of practical wisdom, this interview will be a blessing to each of us. The Worth of the Individual (talk by Mr. Lo...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Joe Stout is a retired business man from Wichita, Kansas. He has a contagious love for Jesus which he is not ashamed to share with anyone whom God brings across our path. He has a lifetime of wisdom to share with us. He has been associated with the Kansas Navigators for decades and is highly respected as a disciplemaker. 

Send us Fan Mail In this second of two podcasts featuring Mr. Ryan Henderson, we learn about some challenges young men may have as they lead their family in a Godly way. Ryan is Quality Manager/Lab Supervisor for a company and has his priorities in place. He shares many insights and practical ideas about keeping one's priorities and goals consistent with Scripture. 

Send us Fan Mail This is the first of two podcasts featuring Mr. Ryan Henderson, taking from a men's retreat held in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 2021. Despite multiple demands on his time and energy, Ryan has been able to develop and follow Godly goals in his life. Ryan is Quality Manager/Lab Supervisor for a company and has his priorities in place. He shares some excellent points and illustrat...

Send us Fan Mail Being willing to invest in individuals over the long term is critical to success of a disciplemaking ministry. Mr. Mike Treneer, former International President of the Navigators, pioneered the Navigator work in Nigeria for some 25 years. He will be our speaker for the 2022 Spring Men's Retreat. He shares his life story on this podcast. Sign up for 2022 Spring Men's retre...

Send us Fan Mail The battle for margin in our lives is fought in multiple areas -- financial, time, spiritual -- and is a battle which must be fought in order to keep the main thing the main thing. Dr. Chris Majors gave up his dental practice in order to focus on helping others grow spiritually. He shares with us practical ideas in how to achieve margin for the glory of God. 

Send us Fan Mail What is your eternal job description and what is important to focus on here and now? Dr. Chris Majors is a dentist in Wichita who shares his heart about discipleship and the importance of mind renewal. Chris made the decision to give up his dental practice in order to focus on discipleship of others. This is the third of 6 podcasts recorded at a Men's Retreat in Bartlesville,...

Send us Fan Mail This is the second half of a talk given at Bartlesville, Oklahoma in October 2021 as we discuss what is really important when it comes to investing our time. Be sure to listen to part one to set the stage for this podcast. 

Send us Fan Mail What is really essential in life? What is the one thing you don't want to miss because it has eternal implications? How do you want to invest your time and your life? This is the first of six podcasts. Today we discuss what is "Essential" and what is "Necessary." Next week we look at the other three categories of that which is "Good," that which...