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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,…

Jesus said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34-35 NIV) In many societies the words “I love you” is reserved for family members or potential…

Every month Network 20 distributes a new series of four equipping lessons. This month, July 2025, the series is titled “Spiritual Disciplines.” It was written by our Southwest Asia Region Leader, Adnan Daniel. The titles of the lessons written by Adnan are “Simplicity,” “Prayer,” “Fasting,” and “Solitude.” In the first lesson, Adnan writes: “Jesus lived…

This month’s lessons are titled “Sharing Jesus.” Gary Wybenga, Network 20’s Executive Director, wrote the series. In the first lesson titled “Our First Love,” Gary writes, “What occupies your mind most of the time? Maybe at work and school you need to focus on what you are doing. What about your 6 hours of daily…