A Return to Youth Ministry
I believe that youth ministry is perhaps the most important ministry of the church.
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The Blessing of Constraints
God fully knew the pandemic was happening when he led us to plan to launch new congregations.
Craft a Vision for Church Planting
In a culture awash in loneliness and isolation, the prospect of meaningful, kingdom-centered relationships centered on mission is a powerful vision for church planting.
3 Reasons Networking in Church Planting Is Core
In the next five years at the current rate there will be over 13,000 churches who have a vision to do something that has movement-making potential—start a multiplying network. Networking in Church Planting is a key driver as churches collaborate across regions.
Will Web 3.0 Church Change the Way We Do Church?
Web 3.0 church is integration and immersion into real and virtual realms, emphasizing digital relationships that can be as impactful as physical ones.
4 Mirror-Image Mistakes
Jesus wants us to serve and rejoice more in what he has done for us than in what we do for him. mirror-image mistakes are patterns to avoid in ministry leadership.
Find a Friend
The simple truth is that every leader needs a friend. They need someone who will come alongside and encourage them, whether they are at the top of their game or even when they have committed a major misstep.
Colorful Compassion
What Jesus praised as the very paragon of love is compassion across boundaries of difference.
Gandhi Leadership Lessons
American pulpits and some discipleship strategies have often reduced the magnificence of the gospel to simply to a trip to heaven when we die or only the forgiveness of sins. Gandhi leadership lessons remind us that the gospel is a royal announcement that Jesus of Nazareth is the true Lord of the universe who won a decisive victory over sin, death and the powers of darkness.
Staying True to Your Calling
"Scanning what other churches are doing can be helpful, but it can also derail you from your calling."
