What It Really Takes to Reach Your Community
Ed Stetzer: “I don’t care what you like; I care that you love the Gospel and the people God has called you to reach .”
Ed Stetzer: “I don’t care what you like; I care that you love the Gospel and the people God has called you to reach .”
The gospel isn't something we DO, it's something we ANNOUNCE with words.
One great ministry challenge is to serve in a way that values, affirms and protects our children.
“The leadership displayed by apostles was one of moving the church to action rather than merely enjoying classroom teaching.”
"While in many cases, growth can be the byproduct of health and right focus, it is not always the best litmus test."
LifeWay Research President Ed Stetzer says the church often is confused about how to view "the world."
Ed Stetzer: "Membership is often misunderstood, misapplied or not applied at all."
Ed Stetzer: "Transformation churches are measuring their impact by a whole new scorecard."
People are looking for meaningful, shared-life relationships, not just a discipleship class.
If innovation is not constrained by biblical essentials and confessional convictions, we can innovate away what "church" really is.