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“You don’t really know how well you are at parenting until you see the third generation.” – Jerry White   Psalm 78:3-4 says, “For he issued his laws to Jacob; he gave his instructions to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children, so the next generation might know them–even the children ... Read more The post Blog 36: Spiritual Grandparenting by Jack McQueeney appeared first on Glen Eyrie.

This is how disciples choose to lead   Moral philosopher Matha Nussbaum explains that compassion is more than empathy. Empathy allows someone to imagine what the experience of the sufferer might be like, but compassion goes beyond empathy. Compassion characterized Jesus’s earthly ministry, leading him time and time again to heal or help those suffering. ... Read more The post Blog 35: Leadership is a choice, not a rank appeared first on Glen Eyrie.

“…Initially, you think, ‘How did they miss it?’ But they didn’t miss it. We miss it. Because John 13, while a great passage, is not the metaphor – not the example – of what leaders are to do. It’s an example of who leaders are. Leaders have to have that servant heart first and foremost ... Read more The post Podcast 020: “The 3 Essentials for Every Leader” (part 2) with Terry Cook appeared first on Glen Eyrie.

“What are the core elements, out of all the things a leader can do, what are the three that they must do? We found that the Lead Develop Care [model] – leading others, developing them, and then providing the care that they all need – encapsulates all the critical things that a leader must do, ... Read more The post Podcast 019: “The 3 Essentials for Every Leader” (part 1) with Terry Cook appeared first on Glen Eyrie.

A Guest Blog Post by Ron Bennett To read the full, original post “The Pattern of Discipleship,” click here. “And do not be conformed (external) to this world, but be transformed (internal) by the renewing of your mind…” (Romans 12:2). Conformation is the external (behavior) imitation while transformation is the inner (heart and mind) reformation. ... Read more The post Blog 34 The Transformational Pattern of Discipleship appeared first on Glen Eyrie.

[On how we measure success] “So, if I view keeping people dependent on my input as my success factor, then I won’t tend to release them. But, if I see that maturity and my end-goal is that they learn how to learn for themselves and teach themselves or find the resources, then I can celebrate ... Read more The post Podcast 018: “Growing to Spiritual Maturity” (part 2) with Ron Bennett appeared first on Glen Eyrie.

Biblical Examples of God’s Calling and the Real Responses of Both Sides Many of our blogs and resources are about helping you develop those you are discipling. But what about YOU? What happens when we (as disciplemakers) face challenge or opposition with those we’re discipling? Does God provide insight into how we should respond when ... Read more The post Blog 33 Facing Opposition appeared first on Glen Eyrie.

“While there are valid differences of perspective on what constitutes discipleship, we define Christian discipleship as a process that takes place within accountable relationships over a period of time for the purpose of bringing believers to spiritual maturity in Christ. Biblical examples suggest that discipleship is both relational and intentional, both position and process…” (The ... Read more The post Podcast 017: “Growing to Spiritual Maturity” (part 1) with Ron Bennett appeared first on Glen Eyrie.

Most of us know The Great Commission – what most of us still struggle with is understanding what God is calling us to specifically in order to carry that out. We want to make disciples, but sometimes it’s tricky to know where we should truly invest ourselves to move the Kingdom forward. Thankfully, God is ... Read more The post Blog 32 Committing to Commissioning appeared first on Glen Eyrie.

How can we have a heart for people? By carrying them to the feet of Jesus. “We are chosen, to be holy and blameless before him in love; we are redeemed, to be a peculiar people, zealous of good works; we are pardoned and justified, that we may be partakers of larger measures of the ... Read more The post Blog 31 When Your Love Compels You to Go Through the Roof appeared first on Glen Eyrie.