In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “As we consider various factors and principles relating to Church Growth we need abundant, accurate information about the members of our churches. This basic principle of Church Growth is called “Discerning the Body”. Pastors and lay people need to discern the Body in the congregation … Read More
Happy Birthday, Donald McGavran! Five Lessons I’ve Learned and Applied – Part 1
Many church leaders don’t know the founder of the modern church growth movement, Donald McGavran, and what we can apply from his teaching to our own ministry. In honor of McGavrans’s birthday, I’d like to give you a glimpse of five motivational Donald McGavran quotes that have impacted what we do at The Journey. I hope they will challenge you … Read More
McGavran Monday – Liberating Multitudes
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “Evangelization which takes no account of this complex social structure and simply invites all ‘Americans’ to become Christians in existing congregations and denominations is chained to slow growth. Only an evangelization which sees the mosaic and encourages the myriad individuals who make it up to … Read More
Limited Time – Get my new book Tongue Pierced for FREE!
I’m excited to announce that my newest book, Tongue Pierced: How the Words You Speak Transform the Life You Live is available for FREE for a limited time! This special get-the-word-out promotion is available TODAY and TOMORROW only – choose one of the links below to get your FREE e-copy: Amazon click here Barnes & Noble click here ChristianBook.com click here In … Read More
Watch Your Words – $1 Book Thanksgiving Special!
How often do you think about the words you use every day? What about during the holidays? This Thanksgiving and through the end of the year, you may have a few more (difficult) encounters with family and friends than you normally do. So I’d like to remind you about the power of words. Words can create our atmosphere, share our … Read More
McGavran Monday – Corporate Christianization
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “In leading peoples to become Christian, the Church must aim to win individuals in their corporate life. The steady goal must be the Christianization of the entire fabric which is the people, or large enough parts of it that the social life of the individual … Read More
McGavran Monday – The Essential Task of Mission
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “These good deeds must, of course, be done, and Christians will do them. I myself was doing many of them. But they must never replace the essential task of mission, discipling the peoples of Earth.” – Donald McGavran Secure your copy of the book at … Read More
Take the 30 Day No Cursing Challenge
How often do you think about the words you use every day? Words have the power to create our atmosphere, to shape our thinking, and determine our actions. Foul language, curses, and negative words have harmful consequences while well-chosen words bring life. My hope is that you will take a close look and uncover the power of language to transform … Read More
How going to church benefits brain and body
Today’s guest post comes to us from Charles Stone. Dr. Stone is Lead Pastor at West Park Church and founder of StoneWell Ministries. He is an award winning author and enjoys helping churches and pastors achieve their fullest potential. As a committed follower of Jesus, I’ve gone to church literally my whole life. My parents took me when I was a kid. … Read More
McGavran Monday – Finding and Folding
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “Church growth follows where the lost are not merely found but restored to normal life within the fold – though it may be a life they have never consciously known.” – Donald McGavran Secure your copy of the book at 40% OFF plus insightful bonuses … Read More