Jesus did not assume discipleship would happen on its own. He designed it—with clarity, movement, and shared responsibility. At the heart of Jesus’ disciple-making work was a clear process: Go → Baptize → Teach → Send (Matt.  28:19–20) This was not simply a closing instruction. It was a repeatable, transferable disciple-making system—one that formed people and released them to participate in God’s work. But Jesus’ discipleship design was not limited to a sequence of steps. It

Before God restores a house, He reveals the heart of the people within it. That is the essence of consecration. It is not simply a ritual or a week of devotion—it is a spiritual invitation, a moment when God exposes posture, purifies motives, and calls His people out of complacency and back into harmony with Him.

“My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you.” — Galatians 4:19 Paul wasn’t satisfied that they believed in Jesus. He longed for Christ to be formed in them. That is the heart of discipleship — not attendance, not performance, not emotion… formation. One of the core principles of Formative Spirituality is this: In every situation, there is a formation opportunity. We are always being formed — the only question is into what. T

As I lay there, revelation began to flow like water—steady, clear, unstoppable. The Spirit began speaking about education, formation, and th

I went to seminary not just for myself, but so I could share what I learned with pastors and congregations—even if it’s only through a...

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My mother refused to let that stand. The next day, she went to my principal, my teacher, and even the school superintendent. She fought for me to have the true Cinderella ending — not a diminished version rewritten by bias.

Disclaimer This reflection is based on my experiences in leadership coaching, spiritual direction, and ministry, as well as on biblical...

Disclaimer This reflection is based on my experiences in leadership coaching, spiritual direction, and ministry, as well as on biblical...

Disclaimer This reflection is based on my experiences in leadership coaching, spiritual direction, and ministry, as well as on biblical...

Disclaimer This reflection is based on my experiences in leadership coaching, spiritual direction, and ministry, as well as on biblical...

Leadership isn't just about authority; it's about forging connections and knowing when to step back.

Every church faces pivotal moments that shape its future. One significant moment is the transition between pastors.

The truth is, when I show up, my primary purpose is creating space for the real Teacher to show up..

We live in a time when seniors (ages 60 and up) are losing their voice and influence in the church, and when this happens, everyone loses.

Finding mentors can play a pivotal role in your journey.

In a world full of distractions and challenges, many Christian women find themselves seeking clarity in their purpose.

Disclaimer: The content of this post is based entirely on the vision of Shane Pippen and is shared here with his permission. It is not...

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