I am very excited to announce the publication of my second book! From Doubt to Disciples: Unlocking the Great Commission is now available on Kindle e-book and paperback from Amazon. 
A photograph of the book cover for From Doubt to Disciples: Unlocking the Great Commission by Andy Brown 
I began writing this little book a number of years ago, based on a series I had written on the blog about the Great commission. While the manuscript was mostly complete, it sat untouched for awhile… I like to think it was maturing! I was very pleased to complete the final edit and get it published this week!
With huge thanks to Andy B of the Berry Bunch and Pure 24/7 Radio, who kindly wrote the foreward for this book.
The book takes a deep dive into the words of the Great Commission which Jesus left us. the commission goes far beyond simply telling others about Jesus, although that is clearly a part of it.
Jesus’ final instructions weren’t just a suggestion – they were a commission. This book delves deep into the Great Commission as revealed in Matthew and Mark, culminating in the vital understanding from Acts: don’t go it alone. Explore the call to make disciples, baptise, and teach, and grasp the essential role of the Holy Spirit in fulfilling this monumental task. Discover how to move forward prayerfully and powerfully, playing your part in God’s enduring mission to the ends of the earth.
If you read and enjoy it, please do recommend to a friend or leave a review.
Finally, a massive thank you to everybody who follows this blog-sporadic as it is-and praise to the Lord Jesus Christ for all that he has done for us. 
For my final best of the year series of posts, I want to share one from the UK Christian bloggers.
Over the last year, a group of UK-based bloggers have been getting together regularly to pray and swap stories. It’s been a tremendous encouragement. I want to publicly thank each and everyone of them today.
If you are looking for something to read or watch, do check out their blogs. There is some wonderful material there and you will not be disappointed.

Hi! My name is Andy Brown, you may remember me from such blogs as andy-brown.org…! It has indeed been some time since my last proper post, although I have tried to share some older material and some great posts from friends and fellow bloggers. Life has gotten rather busy and my writing has suffered. I…
— Read on andy-brown.org/2022/06/18/uk-christian-bloggers/
Are you preaching to the choir? Is that wasteful, or does the choir need your encouragement as well? It was a great pleasure yesterday evening to meet (on video) a couple of fellow Christian bloggers, and lovely to share some of our stories, questions and experiences of ministering through this medium. It was humbling to…
— Read on andy-brown.org/2022/04/09/preaching-to-the-choir/
Welcome to the weekend! Whether you have exciting plans or not, I pray you get the chance to rest and relax, see friends or family, and most importantly spend some time with the Lord.
I have seen a number of new followers in the last few months so want ted to take this opportunity to say a very warm welcome. It is a real honour that you have chosen to follow my writing, and I do hope it blesses you and enhances your relationship with God. Please do share the blog with anyone else you feel may enjoy it, as it really is the best way to get the word out.
You may have already figured out that I am not the most consistent poster! I am trying to be better, but have a rather hectic lifestyle and so sometimes my writing can suffer. If I could post daily with any regularity, then I certainly would, and although it comes in fits and starts, I hope you understand and enjoy it when it arrives!
There are now over 500 posts on the blog, which is amazing to me. Who knew I had so much to say?! Feel free to look around and use the search to see if I have written anything on a particular subject you are interested in.
If you like the blog, then you may also like the 40-day devotional book I wrote a few years ago called – A Journey with Jesus. It is available on Kindle and paperback,and you can also find a large print copy if that suits you better. Click on the Books section to find out more.
If you ever get fed up of reading my words (heaven forbid!) you can always click on the Audio link and listen to my dulcit tones instead. I have posted a number of audio messages and sermons on the site, and like the written blogs, hope you find them interesting, challenging and encouraging too.
Finally, if you have any questions for me personally, or on particular Bible topics, then do reach out. There is a contact form where you can get in touch, and I’d love to hear from you. Find me on Facebook at andy-brown.org and also on Twitter as @andrewbrown100
Welcome aboard, and so pleased you have joined me here. Hope you have a great weekend, and looking forward to getting to know more of you through the comments. I have met some amazing Christians on this blog, and some true friendships. Do connect with people through WordPress as it is a great way to do so.
Hi! My name is Andy Brown, you may remember me from such blogs as andy-brown.org…!
It has indeed been some time since my last proper post, although I have tried to share some older material and some great posts from friends and fellow bloggers. Life has gotten rather busy and my writing has suffered. I would like to tell you that I’ve been working on book projects or other writing, but alas no! Some days I feel guilty for neglecting the blog, and other days I reflect on my full-time job, wife and four children, church leadership and Christian study course – and realise that I do have a lot on my plate! I’m sure you understand!
Thursday evening I enjoyed a time of fellowship with a group of UK-based Christian bloggers. We have been (trying) to get together every couple of weeks to swap stories, encourage one another and pray for each other. It is a wonderful time and I regret not being able to make all of the sessions so far!
The photo lists some of the members and their sites, so do check out their blogs if you are not already familiar. There are doubtless many more Christian bloggers out there hailing from the UK, so this is by no means an exhaustive list!
I came away from our recent call feeling very much encouraged, and I value the prayers of the group. Having a fellowship of believers is so important, and in our largely disconnected modern world, it is even more so. We often feel alone or isolated, despite the noise of life, and so it is critical we connect with fellow believers in Christ and strengthen one another.
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
It is an instruction from the Bible that we do indeed encourage one another. There are times when life is a struggle, and in those days or seasons, we need the comfort of others to help us through. We absolutely rely on the Lord, but a little encouragement from fellow believers is most welcome too!
Encouraging someone costs little more than a small amount of time or effort. A kind word or timely phone call can really make a difference in someone’s life. You have that power today, and don’t let being busy be an excuse not to (talking to myself here…) My guess is that you won’t have to look very hard or travel very far to find someone in need of a boost.
While the gift of encouragement may be a specific spiritual gift (see Romans 12:8), it does not excuse the rest of us from doing it. Some have a special gift for evangelism, yet the call to share our faith is one we all enjoy. Naturally or spiritually gifted or not, we can all improve by practising. See if you can find a way to encourage someone in each of the next seven days, or even see how long you can keep the streak going.
I “encourage” you to check out some of the other writers I mention above, and have no doubt you will come away refreshed and uplifted. I will be sharing some of their posts in the near future, so do look out for them.
If you wish to encourage me, do leave me a comment, share a post or pray for me. I receive your prayers with delight and gratitude. Have a great weekend!
I really enjoyed reading this blog, and found it quite a personal challenge too.
When it comes to our motives, we must be honest with ourselves and ask why we are doing certain things.
I thoroughly enjoy writing my blog, and equally enjoy writing books. Do I do it for my own enjoyment though? Or do I do it for the Lord?
These are not always easy questions to answer. if, like me, you find yourself all too often checking your stats… Then you must also check your motivation!
I could say a great deal more about this subject, and find myself examining my own heart. I urge you to do the same as you read the post below. I do hope you enjoy it.
This blog seeks to prevent Christians from thinking of “self” and focusing on God.
If you have not checked out the Berry Bunch Family already, then I strongly encourage you to do so. i’m truly excited to hear more of their testimony and about gods faithfulness in their lives and ministry.
It was something of an honour to be mentioned in this post as well!
Do give it a read, and start following their site. you won’t regret it!
I’ve written, edited, and scheduled our first #TestimonyTuesday post. This is an exciting new, and regular, output for us, and we have Nicola to …
It has been a productive day! I decided to take the day off of work and spend some dedicated time writing.
If you read my previous post – Word Count – you will recall that I am working on two separate book projects right now, and keen to get them done! I said I would keep you posted on my progress, not because you find it all that interesting, but rather to ensure I am accountable. It may only be a personal goal to progress these projects, but it is one I want to stay on course for.
Well, I started the day with a word count of around 17,000 and pleased to report I have been able to add another 4,000 to the total! As I said before, word count is no indicator of quality, but at this phase in the project, I just want to get the words down.
I am hugely encouraged by this, especially as writing does not always come easy on some days. The blog is up to a healthy 18,000 words for the year to date, so I feel that completing these projects is achievable.
For this week’s Sunday Suggestion, I want to encourage you to share.
Paul writes in Galatians:
But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.
Galatians 6:6 (WEB)
In particular, I want to encourage you to share a blog post which has uplifted or informed you in some way. Here on WordPress, there are many wonderful blogs offering Christian exhortation and teaching, and so do share them on so others can reap the benefit.
I am not sure if it is common on all blogs, but my own tends to have slightly less traffic on a Sunday., I suppose this is because many Christians are heading to church, spending time with family or just having a well-earned day of rest. If that is true of all Christian bloggers, then sharing one of their posts today would give them a real boost.
There are two major positives about sharing quality Christian blogs. Firstly, it widens the audience of the blog and so more people can enjoy the writer’s words. Secondly, it acts as a real encouragement to the blogger themselves. I’ve written about success before, and page views are by no means the best or only measure, but they are a tangible way for the author to get feedback on their work.
I hesitate to mention some of my favourite blogs here, as there are so many and I am bound to miss one out! I try to share posts from those favoured authors fairly regularly, and do hope it passes on their work to more people.
Don’t forget though that WordPress (and other sites too) offer search facilities to discover new authors and blogs you might not otherwise have heard of.
Today, share one of your favourites. Others will be grateful. Take a few minutes to scan a new blog you’ve not looked at before. You never know what treasure you might uncover!
WordPress helpfully keeps a total of the words you have written on your blog each year. Although we are only about a week into 2022, I am reliably informed that I have written nearly 4500 words so far.
This is good for me to know, because I really do want to make good progress on some unfinished books I am writing this year.
One project has around 10,000 words written, and another approximately 17,000 words completed.
Knowing that I’ve already written 4500 words on the blog this year, helps me to believe that it may even be possible to complete both projects in the coming 12 months!
why am I telling you this? Simply for accountability!
I want to try to post regular updates on how the books are progressing, as a way of keeping myself honest! Do pull me up dear reader, if I do not do this!
I also ask for your prayers, and that my writing would be fruitful. Please ask the Lord to help me complete these projects this year, but more importantly that they will be a vehicle for him to bless those who read them.
Word count is not the best way to measure the quality of a book… But in this stage of the project, it sure does help me keep track!
I remember writing this post from a few years ago, and the algorithms which drive traffic to one’s blog still baffle me today!
For me, what remains true, is that even if one person read my blog and is blessed by it, it was all worthwhile.
I hope you enjoy this repost
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This post lands on Tuesday 31st March, and I think is the 15th day in a row where I have posted. That is a pretty good run, and although I did not start this because of COVID-19, I am carrying on because of it. There is so much negative news going around, and I just…
— Read on andy-brown.org/2020/03/31/on-christian-blogging/
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