Network 20 International

06/01/2026

Caucasus Region Expansion

Earlier this month, two Network 20 team members from Kyrgyzstan traveled to the Caucasus region countries of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. The objective of the mission was to identify, analyze, and engage key Christian leaders for developing the movement with local men. In addition, the guys were seeking individuals who may lead Network 20 in their countries. They met with leaders of local churches and primary Christian organizations....

Earlier this month, two Network 20 team members from Kyrgyzstan traveled to the Caucasus region countries of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. The objective of the mission was to identify, analyze, and engage key Christian leaders for developing the movement with local men. In addition, the guys wer...

05/29/2026

United in Disciple-Making

This month we had a mission in the Visayas, Philippines, and had the opportunity to share the vision of Network 20 to see young men become fully committed disciples of Jesus. At first, we faced many challenges, but God is always faithful, and He directs us to the right people. We met many pastors during the trainings who became our friends and fellow disciple-makers....

https://n20i.org/2026/05/29/united-in-disciple-making/

05/23/2026

The Call to Disciple the Nations

I gave my life to Christ after personally experiencing God’s grace. Over time, my relationship with Him grew through prayer, studying the Bible, and serving in the church. I developed a burden for people who needed spiritual guidance and discipleship. In 2023, Brother Patrick introduced me to Network 20, and the vision for discipleship became clearer to me. My vision is to see men in my country become fully committed disciples of Jesus Christ who live according to God’s Word and impact their communities....

https://n20i.org/2026/05/22/the-call-to-disciple-the-nations/

05/18/2026

Rabbis Rise Up!

Jesus was a Rabbi. In the context of his time, Jesus operated as an itinerant rabbi. On-line I read that, “He fulfilled this role by mastering the Torah, gathering disciples, traveling to teach in synagogues, and using traditional Jewish methods of scriptural interpretation, debate, and parables.” What does it mean that Jesus gathered disciples? “Unlike formal academy teachers, ancient rabbis like Jesus invited students to follow them closely, learning not just the text but the rabbi's way of living and interpreting life.” In addition, Jesus spoke with personal authority, which was different from the religious leaders of that day who referenced previous scholars....

https://n20i.org/2026/05/18/rabbis-rise-up/

05/16/2026

Growing Into Disciple-makers

My name is Pastor Wilson, and I serve as a pastor and disciple-maker. Over the past few years, I have witnessed many men grow into disciple-makers and church planters. One young man I discipled has become a pastor and disciple-maker and continues to grow strongly in his walk with the Lord. He now leads a church of around 50 members and is committed to making disciples as well....

https://n20i.org/2026/05/15/growing-into-disciple-makers/

05/11/2026

Do Not Mentor . . . Disciple!

I do not appreciate hearing disciples of Jesus use the word “mentor” in place of the word “disciple.” Jesus discipled young men. He didn’t mentor. Generally speaking, mentoring is all about focusing on growing someone personally or professionally. It’s all about the person, not about Jesus. We must NOT focus on ourselves. We MUST focus on Jesus. Jesus didn’t focus on himself as a person....

I do not appreciate hearing disciples of Jesus use the word “mentor” in place of the word “disciple.” Jesus discipled young men. He didn’t mentor. Generally speaking, mentoring is all about focusing on growing someone personally or professionally. It’s all about the person, not about Jes...

05/08/2026

Making Disciples in Chad

I accepted the Lord in 1997 in Ndjamena after an open-air evangelism event. I have been part of several church ministries and have served as a leader in different roles. I became a pastor in 2011. My passion for discipleship is to help Christians from Muslim backgrounds grow into strong disciples who can reach their own people. The challenges are language barriers, violence, and limited financial resources....

https://n20i.org/2026/05/08/making-disciples-in-chad/

05/05/2026

From 12 to 12,000

In January 2014, when the Lord launched Network 20, He encouraged me to gather 12 guys for a promotional photo. I gathered 12 guys on Calvin University’s bridge over the East Beltline in Grand Rapids. They made a great image, even though I only knew 4 of the 12 guys. (See photo.) That was then. Now, 12 years later, there are 12,000 young men who are being discipled by nearly 2,800 disciple-makers in 68 countries....

In January 2014, when the Lord launched Network 20, He encouraged me to gather 12 guys for a promotional photo. I gathered 12 guys on Calvin University’s bridge over the East Beltline in Grand Rapids. They made a great image, even though I only knew 4 of the 12 guys. (See photo.) That was then. [....

04/14/2026

We Must Obey

As disciples of Jesus, we must obey God. If we disobey, there will be consequences. In Mark 1:40-45, we read the story of Jesus healing the man with leprosy. The man asked to be healed. Jesus had compassion on him and said YES to his request. What follows is not good. We read, “Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: …...

https://n20i.org/2026/04/14/we-must-obey/

04/06/2026

Jesus Said I AM

Network 20 publishes its equipping materials in a series of four on a monthly basis. This month the series is titled “Jesus Said I AM.” The four lessons are based on the seven “I Am statements of Jesus,” found in the Gospel of John. Those statements are: I am the bread of life. (John 6:35) I am the light of the world....

https://n20i.org/2026/04/06/jesus-said-i-am/