by Stiles Ministries | Mar 6, 2025 | Christian Living, Cultural Engagement, Discipleship
At Stiles Ministries, we’re passionate about helping people grow closer to God and live out their faith in transformative ways. As Psalm 1:3 says, the blessed person is “like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season.” To nurture this spiritual...
by Stiles Ministries | Mar 1, 2025 | Christian Living
As part of the Dallas Theological Seminary Spiritual Formation program, they ask each person to write a CS Lewis style Screwtape Letter. This is based on what original sin(s) would knock you out of ministry. It causes a deep introspection of areas you struggle with...
by Stiles Ministries | Jan 12, 2025 | Cultural Engagement, Mission & Outreach, Prayer & Devotion
Faith in the public square has become increasingly complex in today’s cultural climate. As Christians, we are called to be both salt and light (Matt 5:13-16), influencing the world without compromising biblical truth. Cultural engagement requires more than boldness;...
by Stiles Ministries | Jan 7, 2025 | Christian Living, Discipleship
What Does It Mean to Count the Cost of Discipleship? To count the cost of discipleship is to evaluate and embrace the full weight of what it means to follow Jesus. It is not a casual decision but a deliberate, life-altering commitment to align every aspect of your...
by Stiles Ministries | Dec 5, 2024 | Discipleship
How do you measure something as spiritual and personal as discipleship? Unlike attendance numbers or budget goals, discipleship is not a metric-driven process. It’s about transformation—both in individuals and the communities they impact. Yet, understanding whether...
