I can’t read Hebrew; it is too hard. So, the professor begins his class with, “Let’s not attempt to read the book of 1 Chronicles today, but let’s start with the Hebrew alphabet.” Dad, I can’t ride your bike; it is too big. So, the father begins with, “Maybe we […]
Strategy
We pastors often forget that stewardship extends beyond the realm of giving money for gospel advancement. For the longest time, we have allowed the notion of being a wise steward to be defined according to money. And while the issue of finances does exist within the jurisdiction of stewardship, stewardship […]
Call Your People to Marketable Skills and Degrees
Imagine life without the ubiquitous @. It is not hard to do, if you can think back to the late 80s and early 90s. Twitter was non-existent, and email was scarce. Oh sure, the accountants of the world were used to that symbol. It had much value to them: “at […]
Remember the @
They have been called: America’s Primary Mission Field World’s Most Fruitful Mission Field 4/14 Window And if that is the case, then why do we keep sending babysitters to them when our churches gather? Those who teach children are some of the most important leaders in our churches. Unfortunately, we […]
Stop Sending Babysitters to the Mission Field
I recently came across a word that I did not know, one that was not included in a Webster’s dictionary due to its technical use in the field of biology. What was I to do? Google it, of course! And I had my answer in seconds. Now back in my […]
Stop Trying to Google Your Strategy
What do we do when we don’t know what to do? This is a question we ask often. “I am fasting, praying, reading the Word, seeking wisdom in a multitude of counselors, but I am still not certain what to do.” Great! Keep up such practices! Such are wonderful disciplines […]