The Needs of the One: The Awkward Balance of Ministry and Leadership
Without apologies, I’m a bit of a Trek fan … both the bicycle kind and the sci-fi kind. Most of the time I indulge my Trekness for pure fun and escape; however, I’m a believer that if you keep your eyes open there’s something to be learned in and from almost everything. And so, it […]
Myth Correction: “I Will Wait for Someone Else to Start Outreach”
I have been a reluctant leader at most points along my leadership journey. I am a little skeptical of leaders who are too eager to lead. It seems the best of them are a bit slow to respond to the call that rests upon their life. The best ones seem to often say No only […]
Friday Nights for Jesus
Fasten your seat belt, friend, because this is the most high powered approach we have. I do not know anything that works better than giving Friday nights to Jesus. Giving Friday nights to Jesus will reach more people in less time than any method I know. In fact, if you give Friday nights to Jesus […]
The Eight Practices of a Missional Church
Some time ago I ran across a bare list of practices of missional churches by an anonymous person. The list has been sitting in my “to do” box until this morning when I decided to add my touch to them. Because it’s clear to me now that the missional approach to the meaning of ecclesia is firmly […]
An Interview with Frank Viola
I had a chance to chat with Frank Viola recently. You may recall, Frank has published some very controversial books lately. Then along came Jesus Manifesto coauthored with Len Sweet, a long time friend. When I asked Frank if he would talk with me about the book, he was gracious to talk to me. Here are […]
Easter Evangelism
As I looked over the crowded sanctuary my heart was instantly gladdened by both the lack of comfortable seating and the colorful array of Easter attire. There seemed to be a glow of warmth that was infectious as we launched into our annual retinue of Alleluias and Up From the Grave singspiration. A bonnet bedecked […]