Church – CAMERON & SURPLICE

July 7, 2019July 27, 2021

Church as Learning Community

In an earlier post, I wrote that disciples are quite literally students, learners. I outlined five primary ways that we engage with Jesus in the life of the church– worship, prayer, study, service, and fellowship. But what does it mean to view the church primarily as a community of learners? How does that influence the … Continue reading Church as Learning Community

June 17, 2019July 27, 2021

Five Aspects of Discipleship

Discipleship is the soil from which the fruits of the faith grow. When asked what or who constitutes a disciple, most people would likely respond “a follower,” having in mind the Twelve who Jesus called in the Gospel accounts. And indeed, Jesus did beckon them each to follow him. Yet defining “disciple” as “follower” isn’t … Continue reading Five Aspects of Discipleship