“Humility”
by Andrew Murray
A call to Christians to show that meekness and lowliness of heart is the evidence that we follow the meek and lowly Lamb of God.
Following Jesus
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Abandon Self-Focus
(Surrender)
Letting go of self-focus and obsession so that I can release myself from intolerance, materialism, selfishness, and greed.
KEY Practices
Social media fast
External prayer
God focus
Scriptures
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Philippians 2:3-4
No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
1 Corinthians 10:24
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
James 3:16
Books
“Let Go”
by Fenelon
What a fountain of life to let go of distresses and learn to embrace the joy and peace God has promised! When we let go of self, we discover life in Christ.
“Sacred Fire”
by Ronald Rolheiser
Rolheiser shows how identifying and embracing discipleship leads to new heights of spiritual awareness and maturity.
“The Jesus Way”
by Eugene H. Peterson
Shows how the ways of those who came before Christ — Abraham, Moses, David, Elijah, and Isaiah — revealed and prepared the "way of the Lord."
Group Studies
“Reflection & Confession”
by Jan Johnson
A focus on the disciplines of reflection and confession. Going deeper in these areas helps us recognize and respond to God's abundant love and forgiveness.
“What Jesus Has to Say About Living Beyond Yourself”
by Lance Witt
A video study based on The Sermon on the Mount and how we live in the Kingdom of God here on earth.
“Not a Fan”
by Kyle Idleman
A call to be a true disciple and live the way Jesus lived, love the way He loved, pray the way He prayed, and never give up living for the One who gave His all for you.
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Serve Others
(Engage)
Putting others first and using my time, talent, and treasure to help and serve others. Investing in the development of other disciples.
KEY PRACTICES
Meeting Needs (pdf)
SCRIPTURES
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.
Mark 10:45
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh, rather, serve one another humbly in love.
Galatians 5:13
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
John 15:12-13
Books
“Serving Without Sinking”
by John Hindley
Jesus offers us an "easy yoke" - a way of serving Him that is joyful and liberating. Our identity in Christ changes our perspective on serving.
“The Serving Church”
by Paul Alan Clifford
This book is for every Christian or Christian leader who serves in the church, wants to, or leads people who do.
“The Spiritual Gifts Handbook”
by Randy Clark & Mary Healy
The authors walk you through biblical texts, dispel misconceptions, and show that there is an endless variety of gifts that God gives us to serve others.
Group Studies
“Service & Secrecy”
by Jan Johnson
Teachings on the disciplines of service and secrecy. These gifts help us avoid prideful motivations and enjoy partnering with God. We can "be" as we "do."
“Your Divine Design”
by Chip Ingram
With biblical insight and practical steps, you'll learn how to discover, develop, and deploy your spiritual gifts for greater ministry and significant impact.
“Developing Your Shape to Serve Others”
by Bruce Wilkinson, Joe Stowell, & Carol Kent
Develop your God-given design at home, at work, at church, and in your community. Serving others enriches the lives of others and yours as well.
