In our ministries’ pursuit of multitasking and mastering multiple disciplines, we often neglect the core principle of Jesus’ Commission for His Church. Successful programs and processes can be helpful, but such things were not the primary focus of Jesus’ ministry....
One of the most common questions asked is, “how do I choose disciples?” The modern Western Church is so removed from Jesus’ method of personal disciple-making that this question becomes a significant hindrance. What can we learn by examining how...
Few would argue that the modern Church in North America is in desperate need of something. Though we are not quite sure what that thing is or how to achieve it, most of us are assured that the tried-and-true go-to’s...
In calling the organized entity of the local church body “church,” we allow ourselves the freedom to cast expectations and condemnations at the assembly while removing any personal conviction. Though some within the local church body may be highly educated,...
Packed buildings and full seats are an excellent opportunity to share the gospel and grow the Kingdom of God, but is this what we are doing? If we build the best new building and host the most popular programs but...
With more resources and information at your disposal than ever, we still struggle with the basics. We know that Jesus has called us as part of His Church to make disciples of all nations. Too often, we sit surrounded by...