Posts with the category “disciple-making-discipleship-updates”

The Measure of Christian Maturity and Spiritual Formation
by Kristi Koepp on October 3rd, 2023
There is a cultural shift taking place. Making discipleship the primary function of church educational ministries is a growing trend, with the goal of establishing Christlikeness as the primary measure of Christian maturity and spiritual formation.  Read More
Questions for Reflection
by Kristi Koepp on July 7th, 2023
When Jesus had finished washing the disciple’s feet, he asked them, “Do you understand what I have done for you? Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” (John 13:12-15)  Read More
Defining a LifeGroup
by Kristi Koepp on March 9th, 2023
Most small groups over the years have been defined by the topics being studied. As topics changed people would join a variety of groups over time.   Read More
Consumerism Vs. Servanthood
by Kristi Koepp on February 7th, 2023
Most of us, as Christians in Western Culture, have not been able to fully understand that God is holy and infinitely superior.   Read More
Discipleship Pathway
by Kristi Koepp on January 10th, 2023
The goal of the MAC Discipleship Pathway is for groups and members to know, love, and worship Jesus in the context of Biblical spiritual formation.   Read More
MAC Disciple-Making Goals and Priorities
by Kristi Koepp on November 30th, 2022
In our rapidly changing world, the Lord is in the process of building and refining His people to equip us to face any potential challenges that may lie ahead.   Read More
Disciple-Making Discipleship Model
by Kristi Koepp on September 27th, 2022
Here at Menomonie Alliance Church, we are concentrating on a distinct discipleship pathway for our church family.  Read More
LifeGroup FAQs
by Kristi Koepp on September 6th, 2022
Here are some LifeGroup FAQs.  Read More
We Gotta Die First
by Kristi Koepp on July 27th, 2022
“One died for all, therefore, all died; and He died for all that they who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.” 2 Corinthians 5:14-15   Read More
LifeGroup News
by Kristi Koepp on July 20th, 2022
We are preparing for our Fall LifeGroup season and would like to give you some important information to help answer your questions.   Read More
How are LifeGroups Different?
by Kristi Koepp on July 13th, 2022
A LifeGroup is a small group of people that usually meets in a home for the purpose of doing life together. LifeGroups have a clear purpose of making disciples that can reproduce themselves in others.   Read More
Disciple-Making Committee
by Kristi Koepp on July 5th, 2022
We would like to introduce our Disciple-Making Committee here at Menomonie Alliance Church. This team of leaders is tasked with the responsibility to train, equip, and support our LifeGroup Leaders.   Read More
Behavioral Change in Others
by Kristi Koepp on June 22nd, 2022
The Bible tells us we are all sinners and are therefore separated from God. Thankfully, Jesus died to remedy this problem.   Read More
The Professional and the Amateur
by Kristi Koepp on May 31st, 2022
One Sunday a great Christian opera singer was invited to do a special song for a large church in a big city, and he accepted. When the day arrived, the professional singer sang a well-known Christian song.   Read More
Before I Do, I Must Become
by Kristi Koepp on April 26th, 2022
I care about lost souls, I genuinely do. But there is a problem. My caring does not motivate me to do.  Read More
Why Home Groups?
by Kristi Koepp on March 30th, 2022
As we see each day the changes taking place all around us, our sense of security and even our peace of mind can be disrupted.   Read More
Emmaus Eyes
by Kristi Koepp on March 22nd, 2022
We are planning to launch two new home groups in April called “Emmaus Eyes.” These groups will be led by Jon Chara.   Read More
Group Types
by Kristi Koepp on March 9th, 2022
Group Types and PurposesMost Menomonie Alliance small groups have been and will continue to be open groups.  People sign up until the group fills up and attend. These groups are open to all, and new visitors and unbelievers are welcome and encouraged to attend.When a group has a specific purpose, this may become a closed group. Closed groups are dealing with things like leadership training, addict...  Read More