Ministry Coaching, M.D. (Multiplying Disciples)

06/13/2024

WOW, these highschool students are AMAZING! Hungry for God and His Word.

06/12/2024

Off the plane and straight to the church to pick up tables and chairs for tonight's youth event. 

06/12/2024

Headed to Gillette Wyoming for some intense ministry training with the people of Living Rock Church 

02/21/2024

I'm at a Pastors' Conference in AZ and ran into these two guys, Mat Loverin & Phil Long. They don't really know me very well, but they are two the most influential men in my son Kyle's life, so it is a privilege and honor to get my picture taken with my son's super-heroes in the Lord.

02/20/2024

Pastor Josh & Kristyn White
In 1998 I had the privilege of attending this pastor's church in Grandville, MI for two years. I also had the honor of journeying WITH him and what it looks like to cultivate a DiacipleMaking Ministry within a church setting.
Today, as the senior pastor of Grace Bible Church in Phoenix, AZ., they lead a healthy, dynamic, and multiplying DiscipleMaking church.

02/18/2024

Visiting a new church and meeting Pastor Rich for first time

11/15/2023

Please Pray for our Ministry Support Funding

11/09/2023

“Refresh” Pastor Mini-Retreat Follow-Up: Your Prayers Were Answered!

WOW, a big THANK YOU to all of you prayer warriors for your faithful prayers concerning the “Refresh” mini retreat in October. God was at work for sure. Eleven pastors gathered at a home in the Grand Rapids area for a full day of encouragement, training, and connection.

We studied several scriptures together during the teaching sessions:

- Romans 5:2–5; specifically, what it looks like to endure the struggles and trials that every pastor experiences.
- 1 Chronicles 27:33 and 2 Sam 15:37; 16:16, which pointed to every pastor's need to have at least one friend (a special confidant) they can divulge their innermost thoughts to.
- 1 Corinthians 3:16-4:1, which talks about the power of God displaying His glory through our vulnerability.

The pastors showed up with teachable attitudes and open hearts! Throughout the day, they were vulnerable with each other and the camaraderie was genuine, to the point where many pastors lingered in the room talking well after the teaching sessions ended. Later, as MC/MD team members began to pack up their gear and load their cars, they discovered a few pastors standing in the driveway still chatting! On all of the evaluation cards, the pastors gave the retreat high marks, with many positive comments. To God be the glory!

Please continue to pray for these pastors, that each of them will trust God with the “next steps” they were called to take; and for the MC/MD team, as we continue to follow up with them in the weeks and months ahead.

God bless you, and thanks again …

Scott & the MC/MD Team

10/23/2023

A CALL TO ARMS FOR MY FAITHFUL PRAYER WARRIORS

Tomorrow—Tuesday, October 24—MC/MD will be facilitating a one-day pastors' retreat in greater Grand Rapids, Michigan, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Currently we have 15 pastors signed up!

PLEASE PRAY:
For each pastor to have a teachable attitude and an open heart to see and hear what God wants to show them individually.
For vulnerability, camaraderie and unity as a group.
For every pastor to be able to articulate what they are hearing from God, with clear next steps toward being a healthier pastor and cultivating a healthier ministry.
For each of the MC/MD team members, that God would use us to extravagantly love on the pastors and help them with whatever their next step is.
Most of all, that God would use every aspect of the day to bring glory to Himself.

Thank you all so much! I will send you a follow-up email after the conference to let you know how your prayers were answered! God bless you … Scott

10/23/2023

10/22/2020

Shepherd WHO?

The Apostle Peter teaches elders in the church to "shepherd the flock of God among you". At our latest MCMD staff meeting, Scott Rolff challenged us with Peter's words on shepherding (1 Peter 5:1-5). This verse caused an introspection on "who is the flock among me?" Who is God bringing into our live...