God Grows the Church
By Growing People
Scripture-rooted resources to help you grow as a disciple — and reproduce it in the lives of others. Books, videos, and articles for every stage of the journey.
Introduction
After I had a deep conversion experience in my early 20s, I pastored in Los Angeles for twenty-five years and then was called to teach at the Adventist graduate seminary in Asia.
Since that time I have taught and mentored taught pastors and members from Asia, Africa, North and South America. This website is the lifelong fruit of searching how to grow myself and others through the principles of Biblical discipleship.
3 Dynamics of a Fruitful Disciple
Discipleship
The conversion and supernatural growth of the Holy Spirit deep within the recreated heart of an individual through the disciplines of daily study of God’s Word, earnest prayer and fruitful witness and the weekly participation in a small group and corporate worship.
Communion
The vertical relationship between the Lord and His willing disciple maintained through the daily Holy Place disciplines of the Table of Shewbread (Bible Study), Altar of Incense (Prayer) and the Seven Branched Candlestick (Witness).
Community
The ongoing horizontal connection between other converted believers through small groups and corporate worship. The high individualism in North American culture is the main impediment to this community..
Commission
The daily dynamic outreach of the disciple to share God’s love.. It may involve the spontaneous “as you go” dimension outlined by the Great Commission or uniting with other believers to bless their community.
Books to Root and Grow Your Faith
Discipleship
The Daily Disciple
A 365 day devotional on how to become a fruitful disciple through daily Bible study, prayer, and witness. This was the 2018 Devotional Book of the Year for the Southern Asia Pacific Division.
Spiritual Journey
The Path
Psalms 23 is the most read and beloved Psalm. This highly graphical workbook takes disciples through the various dimensions of growth mentioned in the Psalm. Highly illuminating.
Mission
Transforming Adventist Mission
A very informative and colorful workbook which was professionally designed by a leading graphic artist. Many profound insights on conversion and discipleship.