The following guest blog comes to us from my good friend Dr. Bob Whitesel. Bob serves as Professor of Christian Ministry and Missional Leadership for Wesley Seminary and holds two doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently serves as president of the Great Commission Research Network as well as a board member for The Society of Church Consulting. Commentary by Dr. Whitesel: … Read More
Reformation Day – A Saturday Quote
“Christians should be taught that he who sees someone needy but looks past him, and buys an indulgence instead, receives not the pope’s remission but God’s wrath.” –Martin Luther It may say Halloween on the calendar, but today we celebrate the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, marked by Martin Luther’s famous nailing of his 95 Theses to the door of … Read More
A BIG Congratulations to Dr. Gary McIntosh!
On Thursday night, Oct 1, 2015 at the annual gathering of the Great Commission Research Network at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminar, my friend and mentor Dr. Gary McIntosh received the Win Arn Award for Lifetime Achievement in Church Growth Award. No one is more deserving than Dr. Gary McIntosh! He is a great writer, researcher and professor of Church Growth. He is a true … Read More
Why Do a Christmas Offering – and Why NOW (Free Video)
I have an odd question for you… Are you ready to celebrate Christmas? I know, I know, it’s only October, but now is the time to prepare for the most important offering you’ll collect all year – your Christmas Offering! A Christmas Offering is a special offering given during a set period of time around Christmas that encourages people to give over and above their regular … Read More
On Discernment – A Saturday Quote
“God never gives us discernment in order that we may criticize, but that we may intercede.” – Oswald Chambers, Evangelist and author of My Utmost for His Highest devotional
Q & A Spotlight: New Believer Follow-up packets
Each month I host a call for members of my Renegade Pastors Network where they have the opportunity to ask me questions directly and get answers to any issues they’re facing. Q: This question comes to us from a senior pastor in Clovis, CA who recently listened to The New Believer Seminar. He asks about the follow-up packets that are mentioned … Read More
Always have some work on hand, that the devil may find you busy
“Never take your hand or your eyes off your book; learn the psalms word for word, pray without ceasing, be always on the alert, and let no vain thoughts lay hold upon you. Direct both body and mind to the Lord, overcome wrath by patience, love the knowledge of Scripture, and you will no longer love the sins of the … Read More
What Can Donald McGavran Teach Us?
Donald A. McGavran, the founder of the church growth movement, became fascinated by one predominant question: Why do some churches grow rapidly while others don’t grow at all? Related to that, he began asking how he and his fellow missionaries could strategically begin to cultivate the harvest where the soil was more pliable while giving consistent, yet less, energy where … Read More
Are You a Strategic Leader?
The following is an excerpt from Preparing For Change Reaction: How to Introduce Change in Your Church by my good friend Dr. Bob Whitesel. Bob serves as Professor of Christian Ministry and Missional Leadership for Wesley Seminary and holds two doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently serves as president of the Great Commission Research Network as well as a board member … Read More