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Multiplying in Manila

Victory Metro Church, Manila In the bustling metropolis of Manila, Philippines, Victory Metro Church has become a shining example of how small groups can transform lives and create a movement of multiplication. With its mission to honor God and make disciples, Victory Metro has built its ministry on the foundation of reproducing groups. Through intentional […]

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Discipleship is not making smarter sinners

Before we define what a disciple is, we must clarify what discipleship is not. Discipleship includes learning, serving, and effort—but those things can exist without actual spiritual transformation. I. Introduction: Clearing the Confusion Many people think they’re growing in faith because they are doing more, learning more, or trying harder. But activity isn’t always the […]

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The wisdom of John Wooden

I once asked the legendary basketball coach—and wise witness to Jesus—John Wooden what he thinks about as he begins each day. He said, “I have this one thought: Make today a masterpiece.” That is the opportunity each of us has each day. We can make this day a masterpiece, something beautiful, extraordinary, magnificent and certainly […]

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Evidence of the Eternal Childhood of the Believer

Here are just a few examples drawn from ministry reports and pastoral testimonies: A church elder steps down because the new worship leader changed the order of service. A Sunday school teacher refuses to disciple someone of a different political party. A long-time member demands the church stop welcoming homeless people because it makes them […]

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Heaven Isn’t for Good People

It’s not about being nice. It’s about being new. Let’s start with a hard truth: good people don’t go to Heaven. I know—that’s not what most folks believe. Ask the average person on the street how to get to Heaven and they’ll probably say something like, “Just be a good person.” Pay your taxes. Don’t […]

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The Birth of the G12 Vision

Nestled in the bustling city of Bogotá, Colombia, International Charismatic Mission (ICM) has become one of the most influential examples of church growth through reproducing groups. Founded in 1983 by Pastor César Castellanos, ICM has pioneered the G12 model—a strategy focused on creating disciples who reproduce disciples. By emphasizing small, lay-led groups and empowering every […]

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Community: The Essential Ingredient in Sanctification

In How People Change, Paul David Tripp and Timothy S. Lane argue that sanctification is not a solo endeavor. While modern culture often celebrates self-reliance and independence, the Christian life is designed to thrive within the context of community. Tripp emphasizes that God uses relationships to shape us, encourage us, and challenge us, making community […]

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The secret no one tells you about Heaven

Let me tell you a secret. Lost people don’t want to go to Heaven and wouldn’t like it if they got in. It would, in fact, be hell for them. More hellish than the mind can imagine. That might sound harsh, but hear me out. We’ve all heard the pitch: streets of gold, no more […]

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The Eternal Childhood of the Believer

In 2013, a 20-year-old woman named Brooke Greenberg died in Baltimore, Maryland. But in many ways, she never lived the kind of life her parents imagined when she was born. Brooke was a medical mystery. Though she aged in years, her body and mind never developed past infancy. At the time of her death, she […]

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What forgiveness feels like

The bigger hope I cling to in the face of sin is not my goodness, but God’s. This year we had a daughter graduate from Azusa Pacific University. My wife spoke at the commencement, so we gathered with a group of fifty or so faculty, alumni, and administration before the ceremony. A few dozen people […]

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