Incarnational Ministry: The Power of Being Human
Hugh Halter: "Being human may be how we are all born, but staying human is not natural—it’s supernatural."
Hugh Halter: "Being human may be how we are all born, but staying human is not natural—it’s supernatural."
Ed Stetzer: "God is calling us to help people move from an attractional mentality to an incarnational one."
"Nowhere in Scripture are we commanded to 'get people to pray the sinner’s prayer.' We were told to make disciples."
"A far better focal point than church growth is church health. Big isn’t better. Small isn’t better. Healthy is better."
Ed Stetzer: "Churches that make these three shifts will be more effective at outreach in a skeptical culture."
Ed Stetzer: "People need to see that 'Christian' isn’t just a check box on a survey, but a life changed by the gospel."
"I was a pastor whose schedule kept me from being around anybody far from God. But a year ago something changed."
Should churches primarily work at attracting seekers, or should churches practice a more missional approach?
"As millennials, the way we see the world often makes it difficult for us to meaningfully connect with the local church."
Ed Stetzer: "I don’t think more evangelism conferences is the answer, but the lack of many is a symptom of a larger problem."