Elissa Wright 8/1/22 Elissa Wright 8/1/22

Multiplying Christ followers

Multiplying = Imitating

My favorite professor in college was Dr. Nyland. He had a way of explaining complex ideas and simplifying them. Without a doubt, he was a gifted teacher. Although educated at Harvard, his Ivy League pedigree never impeded him from relating well to his students.

Elissa Wright 6/16/22 Elissa Wright 6/16/22

Two great books to use in discipleship

As a Christian and ministry leader, one of my favorite discipleship practices is to give out books that I have read and loved and watch those I disciple be challenged and encouraged as they engage with and apply what they are reading to their lives. Undoubtedly, the Bible needs to be the primary book for every Christian, but as I’m sure you have experienced, reading other books is a great way to invest in your faith and help you grow as a believer.

Elissa Wright 3/30/22 Elissa Wright 3/30/22

Youth leader: Your student became a Christian - now what?

“How do I follow up with a student who became a Christ follower during YEC?"

This question came from a youth leader following BCNE’s winter Youth Encountering Christ conference. A few simple steps can be key in affirming a decision and setting a new believer on their spiritual journey. 

Communications Director 3/8/21 Communications Director 3/8/21

Dishwashers & broomsticks

“I want help you, peas.”

That is what my two-year-old granddaughter says when she sees me unloading the dishwasher.

For some reason she thinks that is the most exciting thing to do, and she always wants to help me. Honestly, I could do it faster without her “help.” But I always let her help for two reasons. First, I enjoy spending time with her and, second, unloading the dishwasher is a life skill she needs to learn, and the best way to learn is by doing.

Communications Director 2/3/21 Communications Director 2/3/21

Rejuvenating your small groups for 2021

For many churches, small groups are the spiritual and relational lifeblood for the congregation. It is in these groups that we practice life together through encouragement, Bible study, accountability and relational investment. It is in our small groups that strong friendships form and strengthen. It is here that the Word of God comes to life and we see it applied in our own lives.

Communications Director 9/14/20 Communications Director 9/14/20

5 ways to help small groups flourish in 2020

With September comes the beginning of small groups for many churches, and I hope that this is still the case this year! Don’t let the current state of our world distract you from being able to gather your church for small group experiences this fall. Because of the challenging times that we are facing, consider these actions as you get started.

Communications Director 6/22/20 Communications Director 6/22/20

Carpe diem regno

I get excited to meet with people weekly to disciple believers in their walk with God. During the last few months, face-to-face relationship building has been difficult, but not impossible. In fact, God allowed me to continue making new acquaintances and even have some of the strongest discipleship moments I have ever had in a one-on-one setting while the country went into shut down mode.

Communications Director 4/13/20 Communications Director 4/13/20

Discipleship training wheels

I taught my boys how to ride bikes recently, and I was pretty pumped about it. I was beaming. Natalie was bragging on them. (I was slightly jealous I didn’t hear more bragging on me.)

Communications Director 2/22/19 Communications Director 2/22/19

Fighting the wrong battles

In our culture – Western culture – we fight way too much. If you consider the fact that we fight about our politics, at our jobs, within our families and within our communities, it seems that we are addicted to fighting.

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