The following article was written by a good friend and partner in discipling ministry. Nick was a founding member of The Timothy Network. He teaches Physics at Central Magnet School and serves as an elder at the North Boulevard church. He is a multiplying disciple maker.

Three years ago I was praying for someone to disciple when a couple of teenagers asked me to lead them on a journey toward maturity. I told them I would commit to this only IF they found a few more young people to formulate a discipling group.

The group formed, grew and morphed — as usually happens. Church friends came, grew some, and left for other things. Then something unusual began to happen. One of the girls invited her boyfriend, who had NO church experience. Everything was new to him. He began to ask many questions as he drank deeply from the well of Living Water. He became a believer and committed his life to Jesus’ lordship. He soon began bringing his best friend who is now also growing and maturing in Christ daily. They’re both sharing their new-found confidence and faith with other friends. They have become His witnesses at home and abroad. They are always ready to share the hope they have discovered.

The young couple has continued reaching out to others.. They’ve invited several friends to come listen to the Word of God. Each week we take turns leading the study and guiding discussions to see what the Word reveals to us. They’ve reached out to a brother and his girlfriend. One of the original teens has committed to use her gifts to evangelize people in China this summer. The boyfriend and girlfriend have committed to go to China next year. Every day, these fine young people exemplify the fruits of the Spirit, the principles Jesus taught, and the zeal for sharing the REALLY GOOD NEWS which has brought us into the kingdom of light. Oh, I have so much to learn from them!

Recently our group studied Jesus calming the storm. It was my turn to lead, so I asked what they they could apply from the lesson. A “newbie” responded, “I need to see that there are some things too big for me, but nothing is too large for God.” When teenagers say things like that, I can only respond with, “WOW! Look at what God is doing.”

There is Power in prayer.
There is Preparation when answering God’s call with “Here am I, send me.”
There is Purpose in sharing the Good News as His Spirit bears fruit through us.
There are People – lost and alone – waiting for us to share.