When I sat in the DBS taster session, I realized ‘This is it!’ immediate obedience for life and also in mission … and it’s so simple. “I sensed something missing but I didn’t know what exactly. When she returned to Canada, due to Covid, she was invited to take a Discovery Bible Study (DBS) “Taster Group” designed to introduce people to DBS by personally experiencing the dynamics of a group. ![]() Prior to Covid, Teresa had been using different models of Bible Study to train leaders on the mission field, but she sensed something was missing. A conviction not driven by guilt, but rather inspired by the hope that God could use you, too, as a disciple who makes disciples (who makes disciples).Īlso, no matter the setting, Teresa is quick to take any praise directed her way and point that glory and awe to God! “I’m really convinced that the Lord is delighted to use a weak person … to reveal his glory through a weak person” are the very words she began our recent interview. Listening to her story awakens in you a conviction that you too could (and should) be involved in effective disciple-making. No matter the setting, her conviction and passion are contagious. Recently, I had the privilege of connecting with Teresa in three different settings – through casual conversation over a shared meal in the cafeteria-style setting at our recent staff retreat, in a more formal presentation to the whole Outreach Canada staff team, and sitting down over a Zoom call to glean more from her experience. She is not a loud, boisterous type of bold, but rather speaks with a quiet confidence, that pulls you in and has you nodding along. When you first meet Teresa, both her boldness & humility quickly come to the surface. After a glimpse into her story, we knew this was a story we needed to capture and share. Sure enough, the map looks curiously like those maps in the back of your Bible – pinpointing the stops along Teresa’s recent missionary journey to Asia where she travelled from place to place - flying, or renting a jeep and travelling with other leaders and driving into remote communities, to equip leaders and guide a disciple-making movement using the Discovery Bible Study tool. “She has a map! That's just like in the back of your Bible, the missionary journeys of Paul”, Craig Kraft, OC’s Executive Director, excitedly shared about an OC missionary and her recent travels through Asia. I am 62, this is 2016, I was looking for a pastor prior.Melissa Berry / Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Do you mind if I quote a few of your articles as long as.Praise GOD!!! Janu5:53 pm by BerimongPeter.Great teaching! Very important for the church to hear and.I encourage you to include the second edition of the Comprehensive.Good reflection, Dave! I am reminded of ".For the mouth.I loved this article and shared it with my group on Facebook. ![]() Let others take turns restating the Text.Īsk: What does this passage teach us about God?Īsk: If this is true, how would we have to obey?Īsk: With whom do you plan to share what you just learned?įor pre-believers you will start with Creation and work through the Bible to Christ, focusing on the attributes of God.įor new believers you will start with commands of Christ. Lead a simple inductive Bible Study each week.Īsk: What are you thankful for this week?Īsk: How can we help meet the needs expressed? AccountabilityĪsk: With whom did you share last week’s lesson?Īsk: How did you apply what you learned last week? Bible Study ![]()
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