Category: Resource Highlights

Over and over again, I hear stories of young men who are trapped in addiction to alcohol and other destructive, sinful behaviors, which will eventually destroy them. Why are these guys drawn into addictions? As far as I can tell, the Devil is working through pagan peer pressure and boredom. Church kids are not exempt…

I wonder what God thinks about cultural considerations. Does he want us to have cultural awareness, competency, and humility? Modern Christianity says YES—we must recognize, respect, and adapt to the diverse values, beliefs, etc., of people. I wonder how that aligns with advancing the Kingdom of God. Certainly, too much cultural consideration leads to advancing…

When discipling, it is important to dig deep into the knowledge a young man has regarding God. Also, reflected in the knowledge may be his love for God. Questions such as 1. Who is God the Father to you? 2. Who is Jesus to you? And 3. Who is Holy Spirit to you? Help the…

In Revelations 3 we read the following words, which John quoted Jesus saying to the Church in Laodicea: “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat…

Jesus was a Rabbi. In the context of his time, Jesus operated as an itinerant rabbi. On-line I read that, “He fulfilled this role by mastering the Torah, gathering disciples, traveling to teach in synagogues, and using traditional Jewish methods of scriptural interpretation, debate, and parables.” What does it mean that Jesus gathered disciples? “Unlike…

I do not appreciate hearing disciples of Jesus use the word “mentor” in place of the word “disciple.” Jesus discipled young men. He didn’t mentor. Generally speaking, mentoring is all about focusing on growing someone personally or professionally. It’s all about the person, not about Jesus. We must NOT focus on ourselves. We MUST focus…

This month’s lessons are titled “Being a Steward.” Jerry Schutte, a Network 20 friend, wrote the series. In the first lesson titled “Learning Generosity,” Jerry writes, “Often people are self-centered. Most people like to receive things, but we need to learn to give. We must learn how to be generous. In Acts, Paul writes that…

As a movement, Network 20 has core value that shapes our discipling-making. Our core values are: Loving God: We are created to glorify God by enjoying Him forever, so the highest priority in life is loving God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Primacy of God’s Word: The Bible is the authoritative Word of…

This month’s lessons are titled “God’s Word.” Aitbek Samatov, a Network 20 disciple-maker living in Kyrgyzstan, wrote the series. In the first lesson titled “Study,” Aitbek writes, “Studying God’s Word regularly is not just about self-discipline—it is the foundation of being a true disciple. It changes the way we think, guides how we live, and…

This month’s lessons are titled “Trusting God.” Patrick Milazi, Network 20’s Southern Africa Region Leader, wrote the series. In the first lesson titled “His Sovereignty,” Patrick writes, “Our lives are in His hands, not in the hands of bosses, commanding officers, professors, coaches, loved ones, or anyone else who, from a human point of view,…