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A Discipleship Ministry
The Way to a Godly Life
A curriculum of discipleship studies rooted in Scripture — for individuals, small groups, and churches ready to grow.
Most discipleship resources tell you what to believe. This one shows you how to grow.
Step 1 · Available Now
The Way to a Godly Life
2 Peter 1 · 8 Qualities · 6 Weeks
The foundation. Eight qualities of spiritual maturity — what they are, how they grow, and why God designed this order.
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Step 2 · Available Now
The Baxter Center for Discipleship
Biblical & Systematic Theology · 2 Parts
Deepen your roots. A leadership training program equipping believers with biblical knowledge and ministry skills.
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Ecclesiology
The Doctrine of the Church
A biblical study of the doctrine, purpose, and structure of the local church — what it is, why it matters, and what a healthy church looks like.
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Practical Theology
Biblical Counseling & Soul Care
A Scripture-saturated pathway to biblical counseling — equipping mature believers to shepherd others through sorrow, suffering, and repentance.
The Ministry
The Way to a Godly Life

In 2 Peter 1, God gives us both a promise and a pathway — everything we need for life and godliness, laid out in a clear, ordered progression of qualities that mark a maturing disciple. This ministry exists to walk that path with you.

Start with the study that gives this ministry its name. Follow the curriculum as far as God leads you.

A Study in 2 Peter 1
Eight Qualities,
One Clear Path
A discipleship study by Pastor Kevin Ivy rooted in 2 Peter 1 that equips believers to grow in faith, virtue, knowledge, and love.
Turn in your Bible to 2 Peter 1 and click play to learn why this discipleship strategy is God's design for true spiritual growth.
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The Way to a Godly Life
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The eight qualities — 2 Peter 1:5–7
Faith
Virtue
Knowledge
Self-Control
Steadfastness
Godliness
Brotherly Affection
Love
Mississippi Baptist
Children's Village

Youth Detention
Intervention Program
"We are seeing our young people instructed and challenged to grow in their faith even while incarcerated. It is great to have an all inclusive weekly devotional style curriculum that helps the young people develop the spiritual disciplines that are necessary for them to mature in their faith and become fruitful members of their communities and churches upon their release. We are currently training our volunteers with this curriculum so that they are equipped to better disciple the residents in these facilities. We are currently using this tool in 5 of our facilities and hope to expand to all 20 across the state of MS."
— Mississippi Baptist Children's Village Youth Detention Intervention Program
"Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control..."
2 Peter 1:5–7
Kevin Ivy and family
About the Author
My name is Kevin Ivy
I have been married to Mandy since 1999. We have 6 children and have served in pastoral ministry and missions for more than two decades. Making disciples has always been a passion of mine, and this study is the culmination of 12 years of meditating on 2 Peter 1! I believe it, along with the other resources found on this site, will be a life-changing blessing to you.
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The Baxter Center for Discipleship
Equipping believers through verse-by-verse Bible study. Based in Tennessee.
Studies
The Way to a Godly Life Ecclesiastes — coming soon Download free PDF G.O.S.P.E.L Tract Video library
Connect
pastor@waytoagodlylife.com YouTube channel Lead this at your church Contact Kevin
"Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue..." — 2 Peter 1:5
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