The conversations lately on the listserve had suggested this leadership tip. One of the things that has been helpful to me in my journey is to refocus now and then. Here’s what I mean by that. It is easy over a period of time to buy into ideas and beliefs that really are more […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jesus sent out 70 people to prepare the way for his coming by proclaiming peace to people’s households. Those people were likely Jews who were eager to have a conversation about the possibility of The Messiah. It seems that our context today is very different. How does God send us out?
There seem to be […]
The Sunday morning worship service – it’s a cornerstone of church life, yet it’s a real juggling act. Trying to keep a multigenerational congregation engaged is no small feat. It’s like preparing a banquet for a room full of people, each with their own unique tastes and dietary restrictions. So, how do we create […]
I believe that one’s preaching should always be evolving and adapting to the needs expressed through our culture. We live in a time when the culture says our preaching is irrelevant. That can’t be allowed to continue.
What is the image of the preaching in your church? Is it a lecture? Do people feel “preached […]
If you’ve lived through 9/11 and 2008 you know what I mean about strange times. If you don’t know, no need to read any further. You’ve got too much sand in your ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to us.
We’re living in a time of exaggerated contradictions.
At the very time many of […]
I was reading Luke 6 this morning and was struck by verse 12:
One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.
This passage immediately precedes the calling of the twelve apostles and it is one of only two times the Gospels mention Jesus going away […]
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This book is written for those who want to discover and develop vision for the future by focusing on the “edge” identified as “fringe competitors, lost customers, and rogue employees.” With an introduction and endorsement by Joel Barker (“paradigm” buster and pioneer), this […]
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