Announcing Discipleship Ecosystem by Rev. Dr. Denny Wayman

January 29, 2023

Rev. Dr. Denny Wayman introduces his trilogy of discipleship books that explore what healthy spiritual disciplines look like and how, without care, some church practices can lead to unhealthy behaviors.

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– Discipleship Ecosystem
I realized early on that the Spiritual Disciplines were the key. These classic verbs that describe the variety of interactions we can have with God were descriptions of accessing the complexity and community of God. I also realized that Spiritual Gifts as well as Fruit of the Spirit were inextricably connected to experiencing God in a growth relationship. But if this is God’s method to mature us then why was I not seeing very many fruitful Christians? Were most of us so detached from God that we were not experiencing the nourishment necessary for fruit to grow? Why were so many gifted people using their gifts without love, or patience or even kindness? Why were there so many poisoned apples within the orchard of God’s people? These questions led me to God’s discipleship ecosystem.

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– Toxic Discipleship
With the skill of a counselor and the spirit of a pastor, the Rev. Dr. Denny Wayman identifies the toxins which keep us from fully living the holy, abundant life to which Christ has called us. Carefully explaining each of the ways the seven deadly sins are manifest today, Wayman does more than just point out what is wrong. He shows how we can be right by not just eliminating such shortcomings from our lives but by changing our lives through submission to the purifying work of God’s Spirit. Both individuals and groups will benefit from this clear call to authentic discipleship. Everyone should read this book, and put it into practice.

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– Rootbound
There is no doubt that the mission of the church is to make disciples. There is also no question that much of a church’s time and resources are spent on what seem to most Christians to be either part of making disciples or necessary to the task. But is that true? Are the activities and practices of most churches effective and necessary in making disciples? This book explores that claim and follows Wayman’s two previous books on discipleship: Discipleship Ecosystem and Toxic Discipleship.

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Revolutionizing Worship Media: AI & Video Tech for Churches | Online Meetup (March 18, 2023)
Revolutionizing Worship Media: AI & Video Tech for Churches | Online Meetup (March 18, 2023)

Join Christopher Frazier and Pete Wilson from Purpose Church, CA as they explore the future of church media production in this insightful online meetup for worship leaders and media professionals in the Free Methodist Church. Discover how to harness the power of large-language AI for simple media tasks and learn how to implement cutting-edge video technology on your church stage.

In this session, you’ll gain insights into:

• Simplifying media production with AI
• Implementing new video technology in church settings
• Enhancing worship experiences through innovative tech

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and take your church’s worship experience to the next level!

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Generous Engagement – Centered ❯ Bounded
Generous Engagement – Centered ❯ Bounded

We like to say, “Holiness isn’t what you don’t do. It’s what you do instead.” There’s a big difference between living your life fixated on avoiding things “not of God” versus focusing on your true identity and what God has called you to be. It’s not easy to shift the tilt of your heart, but the payoff is freedom over legalism; love over fear.

Generous EngagementChristians are called to engagement with the world. That’s what we mean when we say we are “the hands and feet of Jesus,” bringing the Kingdom of God wherever we go. Unfortunately, we often choose to engage in ways that can feel more like a sales pitch than real concern for the world in which we live and participate.

Becoming generous in our engagement requires a mindset like that of Christ, where salvation isn’t giving up on the world but is instead redemption of God’s creation. “Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven,” wasn’t a platitude – it was the goal. Let’s consider what that looks like as we prepare ourselves for generous engagement.

Generous Engagement – Why Engage Discussion
Generous Engagement – Why Engage Discussion

Christians are called to engagement with the world. That’s what we mean when we say we are “the hands and feet of Jesus,” bringing the Kingdom of God wherever we go. Unfortunately, we often choose to engage in ways that can feel more like a sales pitch than real concern for the world in which we live and participate.

Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming discuss why Christians need to rethink the way they engage with the world as they move from a dominant cultural position to one that competes in the broader marketplace of ideas.