Excerpted FromResuscitating EvangelismBy Jordan & Ernest Easley Most of us hate waiting. It doesn’t matter if we’re waiting for our family to get ready for church, waiting in traffic, waiting for the commercials to be over or waiting for the chips and salsa to be delivered to the table … we hate to wait! Have … Continued
What if existing churches became a platform for the microchurch movement?
In the 1984 movie, The Karate Kid, Pat Morita starred as Miyagi. He develops a relationship with a young man named Daniel (the Karate Kid), played by Ralph Macchio. The movie centers around Miyagis efforts to mentor, or disciple, Daniel. As they begin this new relationship, Miyagi says to Daniel, Lets make a sacred pact. What true discipleship looks like is defined by a willingness to learn and obey. […]
If I want my influence to help my community be a better place to live, I must first become a better leader. Culture doesnt hold steady or remain the same; therefore, the level of our leadership cannot remain the same. I cant remember a time when circumstances changed so fast, and the future remained so […] Learn how to grow leadership skills in this guide.
Ministering in small towns is neither idyllic nor dull. It is real life, with a big gospel in small places.
Stephen Witmer discusses his theological vision and ministry strategy for small-town churches, emphasizing a gospel that is both big and small.
This year more than any other, gearing up for the fall small group season will look different for churches. As groups form to study God’s Word online or in person, Bible studies in different formats will be needed, depending on each church’s needs. To help you prepare, here is a sampling of upcoming releases. • … Continued
Every time you think 2020 is going to get easier, it just gets more complex. So heres a question: Should you close your church after reopening it? While that sounds like a terrible question, what if it was your best church growth strategy? I know that probably sounds like heresy and you may be too […]
From Crisis to Christ: Learn how to reestablish your spiritual center.
Excerpted FromEnter WildBy Carlos Whittaker Be Still Lets rewind a few centuries back to the days of Moses so we can all realize were not alone in our current stillness struggle. Moses was the OG when it came to hearing from God. He had some crazy direct access to God himself, and he was always […] Learn to stand still and watch God work in your life.
