Michael B. Bailey

Christ-follower. Husband. Dad of 3. Associate Pastor of Family Discipleship at Southport Baptist Church. Perpetual head-scratcher.

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

The local church is the answer Jesus chose to reach local lostness! #imb #missionstrategy

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

https://t.co/DAcKLGWdp6 Celebrating 13 years of ministry together at CrossPointe Church today!! There's still time to join in!

@xpointe_church #LoveGod #LoveOthers #MakeDisciples

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

" Sin will take you farther than you ever expected to go; it will keep you longer than you ever intended to stay, and it will cost you more than you ever expected to pay." —Kay Arthur https://t.co/dMY3LRQnnU

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

As undershephards leading God's church, we seek unity in the Church, not uniformity.

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@xpointe_church - https://t.co/vGvfH0X9Wc

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@dennisjconner @southernthing Feeces on a flap

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Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: Bring your disciple with you to attend the things you enjoy (hobbies, sorts, theater, etc.). @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

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Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: As you disciple someone, be willing to give AND receive a loving rebuke. @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

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Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: Considerations for finding someone to disciple: Pursue someone who wants to learn and understand. @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

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Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: Considerations for finding someone to disciple: Be careful of your own haughtiness. The discipleship process still allowed Paul to learn things from Timothy. Discipleship requires humility. @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

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Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: Considerations for finding someone to disciple: Pursue someone who is teachable. @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: Considerations for finding someone to disciple: Perhaps someone to disciple could be someone with a common schedule. @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: Considerations for finding someone to disciple: Perhaps someone to disciple could be someone you have common interest (but don't disregard those that you don't see common interests). @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: Considerations for finding someone to disciple: Perhaps someone to disciple could be a new guest to your church. @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: Considerations for finding someone to disciple: Perhaps someone to disciple could be a new member to your church. @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: Considerations for finding someone to disciple: Perhaps someone to disciple could be a family member. @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: This is measureable growth in discipleship: The disciple has a willingness to accept a long-term commitment to personal discipleship. @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: This is measureable growth in discipleship: The disciple is willing to be held accountable about spiritual matters. @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: This is measureable growth in discipleship: As you meet with a disciple, the content of their prayers and what they pray about begins to change. @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb

[Michael B. Bailey @michaelbbailey]

Rubber meets the road discipleship principles: This is measureable growth in discipleship: The disciple owns up to their own shortcomings, and they are not dismissive about them. @xpointe_church #xpointe #MikeRice #fb