We are asking for answers. We need them now. But what happens when the Church finds herself in a situation where there is no solution manual to purchase, no webinar to attend, and no book available? While I am all for collaboration, meetings (even on-line), and seeking the council of […]
Leadership
I know. I know. It has been ages since I last posted. I promise I am not intentionally neglecting you. I have been writing, just not here. Two book deadlines have consumed my time. I just finished Theology of Mission and sent the manuscript to Lexham Press. It is a […]
Church in a Post-Pandemic Society: What if Nothing Changes?
Wow! It has been over two months since my last post–a record! What have I been doing? Teaching graduate and undergraduate students, writing three books–and developing another two. But, more about that later. . . . Consider this: Is your present ministry model hindering your Kingdom labors? Sarah and I […]
Is Your Ministry Model Hindering Your Ministry?
If you follow me on social media (or have recently read this blog), then you know Jon Hirst and I took the past six months to offer webinars on various topics related to innovation and mission. It was a great journey as we interacted with this matter and several participants […]
Free Innovation in Mission Training
Denny Spitters and Matthew Ellison recently published the provocative book When Everything is Missions. You can tell by the title these authors took on some sacred cows with this writing. I have written endorsements for many books. However, this is the only book to date I believe every North American […]
How did Everything become Missions?
The gospel has often advanced on the wings of Kingdom innovation. While the Church is not in the business of getting a better product to market faster than the competitor down-the-street, Spirit-led innovation is a divine blessing and necessity in a radically changing world. Jon Hirst, Director of Program Innovation […]