Children Not in Worship
I’ve long been an advocate for children and youth having their own worship service apart from the adults. It’s been one of the many things I’ve been chided for. But I just came across the best explanation of why one major church doesn’t allow children in the worship service and thought I would share it […]
Predictions About the Future
This week’s email from ChurchLeaders.com has an article from Brady Boyd sharing four predictions about the future. All four of them are worth taking the time to ponder for a moment. Although I agree with all four, there are a few nuances to point out in order to avoid giving the impression that these four will dominate the future. I […]
On the Verge Update
Well, I finally found time to finish On the Verge by Alan Hirsch and Dave Ferguson. So I thought I would update my earlier post. This book is a jewel. By the title one can assume the authors sense that Western Christianity is on the verge of something big – an apostolic movement of gigantic potential for […]
Top 8 Reasons for Being a Church of Missional Small Groups
Before I share this list, let me explain the difference between missional small groups and small groups. Small groups get together to share life around the Scriptures, apprentice new leaders, and form new groups, and may or may not have a mission beyond the small group. Mission and ministry are the heart of missional small […]
Church Planters’ Heaven
One of the most valued pieces of church planting is often lost in the hustle and bustle of setting up and taking down, but when its discovered it’s like heaven on earth. I’m talking about visibility. Nothing takes the place of visibility for a church planter’s success. A planter lives and dies on visibility. Visibility […]
Who Is My Neighbor?
When I was growing up, if I wanted to play football I had to go out into the neighborhood and put together a team. Playing ball was a neighborhood sport. Not so anymore. Consider the following. Today most children who want to play football are driven to an organized program that may consist of children […]