The Word Hand – Get a Grip on Scripture

The Hand Illustration (from Navigators) show us 5 ways to get God’s Word into us!  It can be said that these practices help us “get a grip” on scripture so it can haver a grip on our lives. HEAR IT Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is...
Using SOAPS in a Discipleship Relationship

Using SOAPS in a Discipleship Relationship

WHAT IS SOAPS? At Live Oak we believe the reading of and reflection on God’s Word is catalytic to your faith.  There are many approaches to reading and reflecting on scripture and at Live Oak we often teach on and encourage one way, called SOAPS. SOAPS is simply an...

How to Tell Your Faith Story

Communicating your faith story is a powerful way to share Jesus with others. Figuring out how to tell it can seem daunting but breaking it down can help so much. As you think about your own faith story consider these 3 things: What was my life like before I met Jesus?...
Helpful Books About Discipleship

Helpful Books About Discipleship

These are books we recommend to help you learn about Jesus-style discipleship: Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman The Ways of the Alongsider by Bill Mowry Becoming a Disciple Maker by Jim Britts...
Conversation and Question Prompts

Conversation and Question Prompts

Below is a compilation of good questions you can ask during your discipleship time.  These are designed to get the heart of things and to support one another as we pursue a transformational relationship with Jesus. Have you spent time in the Word and in prayer this...