Making Disciples Naturally

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. 

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.

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 ch...

Send us Fan Mail On this final episode with Larry Beck, he gives us some great practical advice on memorizing Scripture, including the importance of finding someone, perhaps a group, to memorize new verses with. Topical Memory System

Send us Fan Mail We've all used these as excuses: "I have a poor memory. I can't memorize Scripture!" or "I'm too busy. I don't have time to memorize Scripture!" Today Larry Beck reminds us of the answers to these excuses as well as the pitfalls of both memorizing Scripture and not memorizing Scripture. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: The Hand...

Send us Fan Mail How does getting God's Word into our hearts help us in our relationships with our spouse, our children, our co-workers and our friends? Larry Beck helps us see the critical importance of Scripture memory. 

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...