Discipleship: The Triune God at Work Among Us

His Life is a DiscipleMaking "machine".

As we MAKE DISCIPLES, we must know our purpose, source and initiator of such.

We must work only with the Caller and Designer of it.  Thus we must work only with the Triune God in the process of disciple making.

The entire process of Christian discipleship is a divine partnership involving distinct, yet unified, roles for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, in which human disciple-makers participate. 

Discipleship is ultimately God's work, and believers partner with Him by following the principles He established. 

The Role of Each Person 

in Disciple Making

The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19, which mandates baptizing new believers "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," is a foundational scripture for this Trinitarian view. 

The single "name" indicates the unity of the Godhead, while the three persons highlight their specific functions. 

----

God the Father (The Initiator and Source): 

The Father is the architect and source of the plan of salvation and discipleship. He initiates the call, draws people to Himself, and provides overall guidance and authority. The goal of discipleship is ultimately to be brought into a loving relationship with the Father and reflect His character.

----

God the Son (The Model and Redeemer): 

Jesus Christ, the Son, is the focus and the perfect model for discipleship. He accomplished salvation through his life, sacrificial death, and resurrection, making reconciliation with God possible. Discipleship involves following Jesus' teachings, imitating His life, and participating in His mission.

----

God the Holy Spirit (The Empowerer and Sustainer): 

The Holy Spirit applies the work of the Father and Son to the lives of believers. The Spirit convicts of sin, regenerates hearts, indwells believers, and provides the power and guidance needed to live a Christlike life. The Spirit also bestows spiritual gifts for the work of ministry and produces the "fruit" of Christian character (e.g., love, joy, peace). 

Human Partnership 

in the Divine Work

Human involvement in disciple making is a response to and an overflow of this divine activity. Our work is not done in our own strength, but in submission to and dependence on God. 

Word-Centered Ministry: We work with God by upholding the centrality of His Word, which the Spirit uses to illuminate truth and transform minds.

Relational Engagement: Discipleship is primarily relational, mirroring the eternal, perfect relationship and unity within the Trinity itself. We engage in life-on-life mentoring and community within the local church.

Dependence on the Spirit: We rely on the Holy Spirit's power through prayer and faith, rather than our own efforts, recognizing that true heart change and growth are supernatural works of God. 

By understanding and aligning with the specific, harmonious work of the Triune God, believers can effectively participate in the profound mission of making disciples for His kingdom. 

#TheJesusKind

2026 with JR

2 Timothy 2:2 esv

"and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust 

to faithful men,[a] who will be able to teach others also"

Mark 3:13-16a esv

"And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, 

and they came to him. 

And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they 

might be with him and he might send them out to preach 

and have authority to cast out demons. 

He appointed the twelve: ...."

2026 FOCUS:

"Commissioning HLM Leaders outside BACOLOD CITY 

to Develop People to their Highest Ability 

this New Year 2026 with the FOCUS 

of DEEPBENCH and to GOVERN well"

NUMBER GOAL:  

1000 to 2000 People DEVELOPED outside METRO BACOLOD via DLG Discipleship Life Groups and HLM CENTERS becoming SCHOOL of SHEPHERDS.

#DeepBench_FATHERS

#GOVERN_wellTOWARDSmultiplication

The RESPONSIBILITY 

to GOVERN your DISCIPLESHIP LIFE GROUP

1. PRAY for EACH of your MEMBER.
2. DEVELOP EACH ONE to be like YOU, yes to be like CHRIST.
3. ENROLL them in HLM CROSS-COURSE (open TO ALL) and LGL+ Training (selected as FIT).

NEEDED // nonNEGOTIABLES:

• Launch Meet UP with People who will GO for this.
• FORMS to GOvern Well.
• Regular Meetings and Daily Connections with JR.
• Have HLM Centers or ROOMS of Trainings [physically and on line].
• Curriculum Guide PLAN for PEOPLE to GRADUATE // Be Recognized AND Unleashed.
• WORKING BUDGET. 
• STAFF to RUN this ENDEAVOR. 

============

WHICH CITIES of the 

PHILIPPPINES are we to OPEN ourselves to?

WHICH PART of 

ASEAN NATIONS are we to REACH OUT to?

WE ARE OPEN TO 

THESE CONTINENTS as well 2030 Agenda  

January 2026

TRUSTING GOD 

FOR 

THE JOURNEY AHEAD

His Life Ministries 2026 Sermon Series

Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

And lean not on your own understanding;

6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He shall direct your paths.

SERIES OVERVIEW: 

A new year brings both hope and uncertainty. 

We move forward with fresh plans 

and good intentions, but we cannot control what lies ahead. While last year gave us memories and lessons, the future remains open and uncertain. With this, at the beginning of a new year, many people ask, "What should I change? What should 

I do? Which direction is my life heading?" 

These thoughts remind us of one simple truth: 

we don’t know what’s ahead.

And that is the essence of our January 2026 series, TRUSTING GOD FOR THE 

JOURNEY AHEAD. 

While the challenges and opportunities of this year are unknown, Proverbs 3:5-6 offers comfort and guidance in every uncertainty.

God does not give us a detailed schedule for the new year. Instead, He invites us to trust Him: 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” 

Proverbs 3:5-6 

shows that the most important decision this year is not what we plan, but whom we trust.

While setting goals and making plans matter, direction is more important. This month’s verse reminds us that clarity in the new year comes not from better vision or planning, but deeper trust in God.

As we stand at the beginning of a new year, God is not asking us to have everything figured out. He is asking us to trust Him. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us 

that direction flows from dependence. When we stop leaning on our own understanding and begin acknowledging God in all our ways, He promises to guide our steps.

We may not know what this year holds, but we know who holds this year. As we enter this year, Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to move forward not with fear or self-confidence, but with total trust in God to lead us.

WEEKLY 

SYNOPSIS & EMPHASIS

January 04, 2026 | Week One

Birthday Sunday

Sermon Title: 

Step Out: Trusting God for the Journey Ahead

Verse: 

Proverbs 3:5a 

Trust the Lord with all your heart

Every journey starts with a single step, just as each new part of life begins. Yet, not every step feels steady. As we look ahead to a new year or an uncertain future, we often feel both hope and fear, excitement and worry mixed together.

God knows these questions live in the human heart - that is why Proverbs 3:5-6 is not just good advice, but a Divine invitation: TRUST ME ON THE JOURNEY AHEAD.

THREE IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER ABOUT TRUSTING THE LORD:

[1] Trust is a choice, not a feeling.

[2] Trust demands surrender of control.

[3] Trust unlocks God’s guidance.

The journey ahead will test our trust. 

There will be times when having faith feels 

bold, and following God is hard, but these are the times when God works the most. 

Taking a step of faith may feel risky, but we are never alone. We are told to trust the Lord with all our hearts and to keep going even when we do not know what will happen next. With every step, He will be there.

The journey ahead is unknown, but God is faithful. Trust Him, step out, and watch 

Him guide your every move.

January 10, 2026 | Week Two

Communion Sunday

Sermon Title: 

Let Go: Releasing What Hinders Your Journey

Verse: 

Proverbs 3:5b And lean not on your own understanding

Trusting God is one step; letting go is another leap entirely. We long for God’s guidance, blessing, and peace, yet often cling to what feels safe and familiar despite our stated trust. If trusting God is stepping forward, then letting go is releasing the anchors that keep us stuck. Sometimes our journey stalls, not because of a lack of God’s leading, but because we hesitate to surrender control, 

even when praying for direction. This tension—praying for change while holding onto what is familiar—shows up again and again. We plead for God to move, yet still clutch the known for comfort.

THREE IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER ABOUT LETTING GO

[1] Letting Go Is Not Ignoring Wisdom—It’s Trusting God’s Wisdom

[2] What You Refuse to Release Will Restrict Your Movement

[3] Letting Go Makes the Journey Lighter

Ultimately, we must recognize that often our grip is rooted not in a lack of trust in God but in fear of vulnerability. Without releasing control, God’s guidance remains distant. Today, He invites us to let go of self-reliance and embrace full trust—not 

by abandoning wisdom, but by surrendering our need for control.

His Life Ministries is a SMALL GROUP CHURCH not a CHURCH with Small Groups

1993 was the YEAR of HLM's birth!!!

We did not have a BIG MEETING. 

Of course because we were SMALL. 

Yet this Smallness was in growing numbers already or about to be!!

Yes we had SMALL GROUPS here and there, 

HERE and THERE!!! 

By February 1993 we OPENED BIG TIME!!! 

We invited many .... We had our FIRST BIG GROUP!! It was a PARTY 🎉 

A SUNDAY PARTY 🎉 

Where everyone seems to KNOW EVERYONE!!! 

DUE to the emphasis on Small Groups. 

Many Little Groups, and when they GATHER --- it becomes a BIG ONE indeed!

We had ONE GATHERING.

And many Scattering in Small Groups 

--- Men, Women, Youth.

Week in and Week Out .... We made Disciples in High Relationship Groupings we called Cells and Congregations.  

The RESULT: ALWAYS a Celebration just like Resurrection Sundays!!! 

Wow.

------------

Why this ARTICLE in 2025?

To keep on with the GOAL of being a SMALL GROUP CHURCH and not a CHURCH with Small Groups as we are now INCREASINGLY GROWING in Large Mega Formats. 

If not SHEPHERDED and BISHOPPED well --- we will fall into PAGAN CHRISTIANITY ⛑️ 

Lord Forbid !!!

The Difference .... Soon ....

A Church For All and All in ACTION

The Book of ACTS is still a WINNER!!

What's a CHURCH that is 
"For ALL and ALL in ACTION"?

ITS JUST LIKE what we see in the Book of ACTS.

What's a CHURCH that is 
"For ALL and ALL in ACTION"?

🟢🟢🟢🟢

It's a VISION of a simple, caring, loving and self governing church. It's like a BODY. 
A Body exists to care and protect its own.

🟢🟢🟢🟢


This Model CHURCH that is 
"For ALL and ALL in ACTION"

🟦
is NOT CENTERED 

on a STAGE, a VENUE, a PERSONALITY a DAY nor to a Program Event.

🟦
it is where 

EACH ONE KNOWS ONE and can PRAY for ONE. 

Yes, it is a FAMILY.

🟦
It is when EACH one pastors EACH one.

🟦
it happens in a SMALL GROUP 

where they ACT and APPLY the Word of God immediately.

🟦
it is when EVERY BODY 

can MINISTER to everyone and thus become DISCIPLES of Christ led by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.

HalleluYah 💯 

🟡
More of this in the Years to come 

where a church can be 

FOR ALL AND ALL IN ACTION --- no lights, no microphones or a stage, BUT Love, Honor, 

Listening and Ministering to ONE ANOTHER.

Is it possible to STOP 

the CONCERT PROGRAM HIGH Financed 

EVENTS CHURCH? 
The ANSWER is yes!!! 

And only when EACH ONE BECOMES a MINISTER not just on a Sunday BUT Every Minute of their LIVES .... Light and Salt of the World-Earth are we!!
HalleluYah 🔥

PastorJRhere c")

on a quest of TRUE REAL CHURCH and NOT A PROGRAM CONCERT ONE.

P.S.
I believe in a PURE POWER CELEBRATION CHURCH as well (but only when EACH ONE is truly part of a Small Loving High Relational Group that makes Disciples --- WITHOUT THIS it's PAGAN CHRISTIANITY) 🎉