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Myths of Discipleship/Mentoring
Austin Gardner • August 6, 2023
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The following are myths that many hold on to about discipleship
- Thinking that discipleship is lessons from a book
- Thinking that a person has to grow to a certain point to be involved in ministry
- Not understanding the difference between basic discipleship, mentoring or training
- New convert lessons is basic discipleship practiced by the church since I was a child
- Teaching them individually is great but it is still basic
- Mentorship is going to take a person from 0 to full participation in ministry
- Thinking I can't disciple or lead other people
- Building a church without training leaders
- Thinking that you need to treat everyone equally
- Thinking you can't have favorites
- Thinking that no one is interested in preaching
- They don't understand what the call means and get little help with it
- Not taught how they can be used of God
- There is no environment that leads to being called of God
- Thinking you need to pay all your disciples
- Thinking it just doesn't happen when you really need to learn that you must make it happen, teach them
- Thinking that your people will never whatever
- The secret is not the teaching and preaching but the living.
- it is the impact of one life on another. life on life
A wonderful historical story that will teach us a great deal.
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Starting in Mexico and continuing till today
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In January of 1987 Betty, the kids, and I arrived in Querétaro, Mexico to study Spanish. I literally didn’t know ten words. I am forever indebted to Georgia, Hermana Luisa, Webb for the language institute she ran for many years. She was strict. She pushed hard. Betty cried on more than one occasion. Without the challenge I know that I never would have learned the language. The language school gave me structure, discipline, help learning what to do next. Read the rest of the letter then go watch this video the BBF did of Miss Webb. When you get this letter, Lord willing, Betty and I will be in Mexico and we will be visiting this wonderful godly lady. I thought of this lady often over the years. I remembered how hard she had been on me. I remembered being tortured it seemed but I survived Hermana Luisa and she made me a thriving missionary. Thank you Hermana Luisa for helping a red neck Tennessee hillbilly learn enough Spanish to do some ministry. God bless you. So know that language school might be very beneficial for you. Efficient Resource Utilization: Organized lesson plans and materials ensure learners make the most of their study time, covering essential language elements in a coherent manner. Clear Learning Objectives: Well-organized courses outline clear learning objectives, helping learners understand what to expect and what is expected of them. Resource Accessibility: Organized language schools provide learners with easy access to a variety of resources, including textbooks, multimedia materials, and language software.
Austin Gardner believes hearing about Georgia Webb will bless you. How does Georgia Webb's legacy inspire missionaries today? Explore her impact on global missions and find your place in God's plan. Tune in! #MissionsLegacy #EmpowerEvangelism #FaithJourney
