4 Things We Get Wrong About Discipleship

4 Things We Get Wrong About Discipleship

“Discipleship” is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot in Christian spaces—usually with the assumption that everyone knows exactly what it means. But press in a little, and the definitions get fuzzy. For some, it’s a weekly coffee with a mentor. For others, it’s joining a small group or finishing a Bible reading plan. In practice, it can feel more like a spiritual accessory than a foundational part of following Jesus. But Jesus wasn’…

10 Reasons to Set Aside at Least One Hour of Silence and Solitude before Worship this Weekend

In my discipleship class at Southeastern Seminary, I require students each semester to complete a 1-2 hour silence and solitude retreat. I allow them to take their Bible, but no electronics, no music, no noise. They often debate the value of the assignment when I announce it, but they’re grateful when they’ve completed it. Here’s why setting aside this time matters: Most of us are too busy in general. We do so much and move so rapidly that it a…