Seeking an experience of the divine in every day life.
Our bodies and our minds are connected to things that are unseen. We experience the intangible in ways we do not understand, and we call it the spiritual. As an ordained Christian minister, I find my favorite conversations center around the depth and diversity of our spiritual experiences. As a person who believes in the Kingdom of God, I seek to work with the mysteries and revelations carried in the uncontainable light of others. Only together can we begin to grasp the immense possibilities of what could be.
Servant Leadership
This article explores the idea of servant leadership, loving people where they are at, and looking at the world through a kingdom mindset.
An Educational History of Discipleship
This is a historical look at the changes in discipleship with details on how discipleship has followed education trends.
Faith Development Theory
James W. Fowler published Stages of Faith, this article, breaks down what faith is and why it is important to study it. It also gives an explanation of each stage of faith.
Notes on Stages of Faith
This is an easy to understand graph that breaks down the 6 stages of faith.
TED TALK on Philosophy of Discipleship
This article talks about creating a philosophy of discipleship, what that is and why it is important.
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