Growing Disciples
2023

Growing Disciples is a year long course that promises to grow us as disciples of Jesus Christ. Rather than merely 'knowing about' God, we will be helped to know him personally and relationally. This happens as we build a daily habit of 'slowing down' to intentionally focus ourselves on God, reading the bible and praying.
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Mar 23

Todays Devotional

Daily Video

Start with the daily video as we unpack the text.

Bible Readings

Follow through to our Bible Reading program which enriches our relationship with God by reading the bible in a year, at whatever depth we choose.

Prayer

Let's expand the horizons our of prayers lives by praying for God's work around the world, all while learning from others about their lives of prayer.

1 Samuel 12-15

Stuart Holman
11 mins

Entering the Promised Land

Israel’s early years in the Promised Land are not ‘a walk in the park’. There are some stunning successes, but also some tragic failures as Israel struggles to live out their mission to be God’s people.
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Operation World

Each month we will explore the prayer needs of a particular ministry or people group, learning to pray beyond our everyday sphere. This month we pray for all nations around the world, using the Operation World app 

Since 2016, Operation World has been more actively engaged with the rapidly growing number of prayer movements unfolding around the globe.
The year at a glance

March Overview

It is always good to know the focus of each month! So feel free to also look ahead to see the plan for themes, prayers, growth exercises and Bible readings for the entirety of 2023.
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2023 Overview
Video Devotionals

Latest Video Devotions

Dive in to some of latest video devotions from the last week.
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March 23, 2023

1 Samuel 12-15

The book of 1 Samuel traces Israel's transition from Theocracy to Monarchy. This fourth unit shows us the failure of the People's King, King Saul.
Stuart Holman
11 mins
March 22, 2023

1 Samuel 8-11

The book of 1 Samuel traces Israel's transition from Theocracy to Monarchy; and then from King Saul to King David-- from the people's King to God's King. This third unit introduces "the people's King".
Stuart Holman
11 mins
March 21, 2023

1 Samuel 5-7

The book of 1 Samuel traces Israel's transition from Theocracy to Monarchy; and then from King Saul to King David-- from the people's King to God's King. This second unit shows that God will not be manipulated by his people. He remains sovereign over all.
Stuart Holman
11 mins
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Hear from the community

Why join us?

Hear from some of those you will be joining in this program as we strive to grow as followers of Jesus together.
"This has been a daily practise for me on my way in to work, helping me centre each day on Jesus"
Mikey
St Swithuns Pymble
"This is a great resource for anyone wanting to connect more deeply with God's word"
Meg
St Andrews Roseville
"Listening to the devotional each morning sets me up for the day and doing the reading in the evening closes my day. I have found it a useful tool in my walk in the faith."
Alban
St Andrews Roseville
"I am looking forward to making Growing Disciples a part of my daily routine this year, knowing I will be doing it along side people from my church and Bible study."
Ben
St Andrews Roseville
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