How 5 Types of Church Leaders Will Fare in the Future
The future belongs to the innovators, and understanding church leadership future prospects is key.
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What Qualifies as the Church?
5 characteristics that set the church apart and what qualifies as the church.
What Is the Heart Posture for Missions?
Unpacking what we mean when we say, God can use me right where I am, and exploring the heart posture for missions.
Bonhoeffers Black Jesus
RACE & THE GOSPEL When you think of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, what immediately comes to mind? Perhaps costly discipleship, German prophet or Confessing Church. Only rarely would someone think of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Black Jesus, Black theology, Harlem or of him being antiracist. Bonhoeffer became the hero, prophet and discipleship leader that we know today precisely […]
Why ‘Church Adoption’ and ‘Church Fostering’ Are Essential
When Sam Rainer coined the word “adoption” two years ago as a descriptor of one church acquiring another, I knew he was on to something. Instead of using corporate words like “acquisition” or unclear words like “replanting,” he used a powerful familial word. Adoption is one family bringing another family member into the household of … Continued
Exploring the Theme of the Bondage of Creation in the Bible
The contention of this series of articles is that the Bible is set in the land of wild things. That is, the Bible is more fantasticalbeautiful, dangerous and strangethan we give it credit for. What we incorrectly call the natural and the supernatural, as if they are distinct and isolated realms, are actually part of the bondage of creation […]
5 Keys to Seeking Church Unity
Insights from John Perkins on seeking church unity, exploring what it is and isn't.
How One Church and Its City Are Partnering to Provide Church and City Housing for the Homeless
Grove Community Church and the local government of Riverside, California, team up for change with church and city housing.
8 Things to Remember When Dealing With Conflict
As I write this article, I’m in a time of reflection. I’ve been thinking about how I deal with difficult situations as a 59-year-old pastor compared to how I dealt with things as a 20-year-old rookie preacher. I’m not suggesting that my story is everybody’s story, but here are some things I’ve learned that help … Continued
What We’ve Learned About Rest From Staying Home
We should all feel super rested right now, right? I mean, we haven’t gone anywhere. We haven’t really done anything. All the obligations, appointments, and activities were erased like a blackboard weeks ago, and we’ve been at home ever since. For years, all of us have talked about how busy we are, how tired we … Continued
