Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 4:11

We know that the Church is not a building, but people. Too often we limit the Church to what people do in the building. Jesus never asked us to make disciples of Christians, but of all nations. Through this plan you will discover how to be the Church where God has placed you for His kingdom to come.

Do you possess spiritual gifts? These are God-given abilities to serve the church and glorify Him. Let’s uncover these gifts: prophecy, serving, teaching, encouragement, giving, leading, and showing mercy. After we study this passage, I hope you share your gifts for the benefit of the kingdom.

These seven Myths articles expose commonly accepted myths of our culture that many men believe. Each article opens with the first-person story of a man who believes a particular myth and how that affects his life. Then, principles from the Bible refute the myth and offer practical guidance and help.

Jesus said “Go and make disciples of every nation,” but many of us stop before we start because we feel like we don’t have what it takes. But Jesus didn’t ask spiritual superstars to make disciples. He invited ordinary people to follow him. In this 7-day devotional from Jessie Cruickshank, discover a pathway for ordinary disciples of Jesus to become disciplemakers who help others be changed by Jesus too.

"Can a Christian forget about Jesus?" The apostle Paul encouraged young Timothy never to stop remembering Jesus Christ. Since we live in a world of distractions, we risk losing our focus on Jesus. Through this devotional plan, I invite you to rediscover the importance of knowing Jesus Christ as he is presented in Scripture. The goal is to keep our lives centered on Him until the end.

Part of every man’s spiritual journey includes learning how God has gifted him and how to bless others with those spiritual gifts, while learning how to receive from the gifts of others. This week, we will examine what the Bible says about the many spiritual gifts that God gives. Written by Chris Walker.

The life of faith is not meant to be lived in isolation. As followers of Jesus, we are part of a community, diverse in our preferences and purposes, but unified by Christ. Join this 7-day devotional with Andrew and Wendy Palau, and let God reveal your belonging and purpose in the family of God.

This week, we will be walking through the book of Ephesians, hitting on its major themes, and looking at what it means to be men who are strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Written by J.R. Hudberg

The single command Jesus gave his followers before igniting his movement was “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised...” (Acts 1:4). He was telling them to wait and then move with the Spirit. For a movement to accomplish God's mission, it must be guided by the Spirit of God. We want to challenge every leader at Exponential with the big idea of Spirit-filled: Moving With The Spirit.

Every leader wants to make an impact—but lasting impact is built through people, not programs. Leadership is complex, and working with people can be challenging, emotional, and demanding. Yet shepherding remains at the heart of God’s design for influence and growth. In this 7-day devotional, you’ll explore what it means to win with people by caring for them the way Jesus did, learning how closeness, compassion, and intentional leadership create environments where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to grow.