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Mentoring is a Ministry of Multiplication Aristotle said that people don’t naturally or spontaneously grow up to be morally excellent or practically wise. They become so, if at all, only as a result of a lifelong pursuit, a through a community effort. So it takes it takes a village, a nation, and people to help do this. And so for us as Christians, we start with what we call the Great Commission, which tells us to make disciples.~ Dr. Fred Chay   According to Aristotle, we are all born with the ability to become morally good and wise, but we must learn the right habits as children and then get practical wisdom when our minds are fully developed. This is where mentoring comes into play.   The sacred part of mentoring like the Master, Jesus, is following His command to make disciples. Most of us desire to give our lives to a significant cause that is bigger than ourselves. Well, God has given us just that–a great cause that is eternally significant. What is that cause? The church, the body of Jesus Christ, and the mission?   Mentoring like the Master   A ministry of multiplication so that we might empower people in our presence, to continue multiplying in our absence. We call it mentoring, and Christ set the example, so we might mentor with the mind of the Master. In this episode, Dr. Fred Chay aims to help us gain insight into mentoring like the Master and see Christ’s example and what He teaches us about mentoring. Dr. Chay is a Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology and Academic Dean of Doctoral Studies at Grace School of Theology. In addition, he is Managing Editor of Grace Theology Press, and has also earned several degrees including a PhD from Trinity Theological Seminary and a Doctorate in Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary.    Moreover, Dr. Chay has been in ministry for more than 40 years, that include pastoring churches in Arizona, California and Texas. Lastly, he is founder and President of Grace Line, a ministry devoted to motivating Christians toward maturity in their faith.    So, do you want to mentor like Jesus? Don’t miss this NEW PODCAST brought to you by Saving Grace, one of the many levels of learning at Grace Center for Spiritual Development (GCSD).   At GCSD, our vision is to develop spiritual leaders in every nation who can teach others about the love of Christ, a love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost. We aim to provide a variety of exciting ways for you to engage with God’s Word and to be trained and equipped to be a spiritual leader in your sphere of influence.   Questions:   We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace@gsot.edu.   Stay Connected:   Listen to other Saving Grace Podcast episodes, which we know will bless you greatly. You can also reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, and the Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Mark Rae) Today we complete our Advent series, The Right Time, with a look at the Shepherds. What was the status of a shepherd in the society of that day? How did they respond to the angelic hosts? How did they prepare for the arrival of Christ?  What can we learn from their response to the birth of the Savior? The Reverend Mark Rae is back to conclude our series, with answers to these questions. To make the most out of this episode, we are making available to you a free Christmas devotional booklet and devotional plans. Download your copy today.   Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Mark Rae) Have you ever headed to a destination and realised you were on the wrong route?  As we continue our Advent Series, The Right Time, we will travel with the wise men to see what navigation tools they used to find the right path to the new born King.  We will discover why they were wise, and we will learn of their response to the Christ Child.  The Reverend Mark Rae will help us gain insight to apply to our lives. To make the most out of this episode, we are making available to you a free Christmas devotional booklet and devotional plans. Download your copy today.   Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Mark Rae) Our faith in Christ gives us hope for tomorrow and for eternity. But what happens to one’s faith when God is silent for 400 years?  As we continue our Advent series, The Right Time, we will consider Simeon.  His example will hopefully teach us how to have the right vision as we wait with faith and praise.  The Reverend Mark Rae is back to help listeners glean important truths from the life of Simeon. To make the most out of this episode, we are making available to you a free Christmas devotional booklet and devotional plans. Download your copy today.   Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Mark Rae) Just imagine being a man, during the era before Christ, who is engaged to be married, a commitment holding the same legal binding as marriage in that day. You learn your fiancé is with child and you know you have not known her intimately.  As we continue our Advent Series: The Right Time, we will consider Joseph – his heart and his behavior as he, too, prepared for the arrival of Jesus. The Reverend Mark Rae returns to provide insight into the character Joseph. To make the most out of this episode, we are making available to you a free Christmas devotional booklet and devotional plans. Download your copy today.   Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Mark Rae) We have become so familiar with the beauty of the Christmas story.  But perhaps we have failed to make a personal connection with the people in the biblical narrative who were awaiting the arrival of the Messiah, and those of us who, today, look forward to Christ’s return.  To kick off this 5-part Advent series, The Right Time, Rev. Mark Rae will re-introduce Mary, the mother of Jesus.  Why was she favored, and how did she respond to the news Gabriel delivered? To make the most out of this episode, we are making available to you a free Christmas devotional booklet and devotional plans. Download your copy today.   Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Bob Kerrey) Scripture reveals the love of God in drawing mankind to Himself.  The beautiful story revealed in scripture of the work of the Trinity in drawing us near provides comfort and assurance to all of God’s amazing love. Dr. Bob Kerrey, author of ‘How Does God Draw People to Believe?’ and Lead Pastor of Moon Valley Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona will be our guest today. Dr. Kerrey earned his BS in Marketing from the University of Arizona and spent fifteen years in marketing research, ultimately serving as Executive Vice President of a national marketing research firm. He then transitioned to full-time ministry, earning his MDiv. from Western Seminary and his DMin. from Phoenix Seminary. He has served as the founding and Senior Pastor of Moon Valley Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona since 1997. He and his wife Cathy have two adult children and four grandchildren.

(Guest: Dr. Bob Kerrey) In coming to faith in Jesus, what is God’s part, and what is our part? Does God make us believe? Do we have a choice? Dr. Bob Kerrey, author of ‘How Does God Draw People to Believe?’, will walk us through scripture that answers these important questions. Dr. Kerrey earned his BS in Marketing from the University of Arizona and spent fifteen years in marketing research, ultimately serving as Executive Vice President of a national marketing research firm. He then transitioned to full-time ministry, earning his MDiv. from Western Seminary and his DMin. from Phoenix Seminary. He has served as the founding and Senior Pastor of Moon Valley Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona since 1997. He and his wife Cathy have two adult children and four grandchildren. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Al Fadi) Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Is Islam a religion of peace? How does the Kingdom of God differ from the Islamic State? These questions and more will be addressed today to help equip you to defend your faith in conversations with Muslim friends. With us to answer these questions is Al Fadi, a former Wahabbi Muslim, and founder of CIRA International: Center for Islamic Research and Awareness. Al Fadi is a former Wahabbi Muslim from Saudi Arabia.  He is the researcher, editor, writer and translator for numerous ministries, including  “Answering Islam.” Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Al Fadi) Imagine being raised in the religion of Islam in the birthplace of Islam, Saudi Arabia. Imagine being a strong defender of the Islamic faith with a fascination for Jihad. What would it take for God to get his attention, and draw him to Jesus Christ?  Al Fadi, a former Wahabbi Muslim, will share that story about his life. Al Fadi is a former Wahabbi Muslim from Saudi Arabia.  He is the researcher, editor, writer and translator for numerous ministries, including  “Answering Islam.”  He is the founder of CIRA International – Center for Islamic Research and Awareness. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Ron Rhodes) “Though we don’t know everything about the end of days, Christ told us much about what we need to know. Our guest, Dr. Ron Rhodes, author of Jesus and the End Times, will take us through the scriptures to better understand the second coming of Christ and beyond.” Dr. Ron Rhodes, President of Reasoning From the Scriptures Ministries. Dr. Rhodes earned both his masters and doctorate degrees in Systematic theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, where he periodically teaches. He is heard regularly on radio programs nationwide. Author of over 60 books, Dr. Rhodes is sought out as an expert on cult apologetics and end times’ prophecy. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Ron Rhodes) The last days, the end of time – there is much talk about what the future holds for the human race. But what did Christ say about the end of time? Our guest, Dr. Ron Rhodes, author of Jesus and the End Times, will help us glean from scriptures, the truth we need to prepare for the days that are surely coming. Dr. Ron Rhodes, President of Reasoning From the Scriptures Ministries. Dr. Rhodes earned both his masters and doctorate degrees in Systematic theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, where he periodically teaches. He is heard regularly on radio programs nationwide. Author of over 60 books, Dr. Rhodes is sought out as an expert on cult apologetics and end times’ prophecy. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) Christ warned us that in this world we would have trials. We see increasing persecution, growing division, mass killings, good called evil and evil called good. Has God lost control? Not at all. He has overcome. Back with us for today’s episode is Dr. Dave Anderson, Founder and President of Grace School of Theology, who will be discussing with us the second part of the consoling truths to sustain our hope through undeserved suffering. He had received a Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, and earned a Ph.D.  in Greek New Testament and Early Christian Literature from Dallas Seminary. He has authored numerous books, including Triumph through Trials, Maximum Joy, Bewitched, and Portraits of Righteousness, among others. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) “Does God really care about us? Is He really good? Is He great enough to solve our problems?” We are graced yet again with the presence of Dr. Dave Anderson, Founder and President of Grace School of Theology, who have also said, “… if God permits trials as I grow up in faith, He will also provide the consoling truth that can sustain my hope through undeserved suffering.” Join us as we talk about this consoling truth from God when the storms of life swallows us causing our faith to be tested. Dr. Dave Anderson, who has authored numerous books, including Triumph through Trials, Maximum Joy, Bewitched, and Portraits of Righteousness, among others, will walk us through this truth that will sustain us. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Anise Irfan) Back with us in today’s episode is Pastor Anise Irfan, a pastor leading a thriving ministry in Pakistan, despite the overwhelming challenges that the churches face daily. Continue to get inspired as Pastor Anise tells of God’s incredible protection in spite of strong persecution in his nation. Pastor Anise graduated from Grace School of Theology this year and now holds a master’s degree in biblical studies, a recent addition to his two other degrees in accounting and business management. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.