We live in the age of the instant. We want to know what works and we want it now. In our scientific and rationalistic world, we often attempt to make ministry a science. Such is not always the case. It is not that definite. We co-labor with a dynamic Spirit. […]
Monthly Archives: May 2014
HERE is one of the most important sites on the Web when it comes to church planting. This site does not get into this category because it is about New York unreached peoples (though that makes it extremely valuable), nor is it all that because it is connected to Global […]
Church Planting? One of the Most Important Sites on the ...
Twenty-two years ago I told Jesus I was willing to pastor His people. Twenty-two years ago. Much has happened over this period of time. Much has changed; much has remained the same. One matter that has remained for the past two decades is the priority of our disciple making and […]
20 Year Priority
I preach a simple gospel, but must make disciple making very complex. I support our missionaries, as long as they are pastors. I want to see more people on the field, but must restrict the flow so only the high-capacity, one-man-band, charismatic-leaders get there. I believe the local church is […]
Our Practical Oxymorons
The way we train others is often limited to a cognitive approach. This is most unfortunate. Such a model limits learning, retention, iteration, evaluation, and neglects a most vital aspect of learning–experience. This limitation should not surprise us. We imitate what we know, and we know what has been modeled […]
Give Your People Vowels of Service
Next month, Lord willing, MissioNexus is sponsoring their annual Church Connection Tour with the focus on migration and our Great Commission task. I am thankful that this is the theme of the tour and honored to be a presenter as well. You may find the list of the other speakers […]
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