Today’s guest post comes to us from Scot McKnight, a recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. Scot has also authored more than fifty books and is the Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lombard, IL. Evidently Justin Bieber — somewhere, I don’t know where — said going to church makes a person … 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
9 Reasons We Must Connect our Churches with Cities
Today’s guest post comes to us from Chuck Lawless, Professor of Evangelism and Missions and Dean of Graduate Studies at Southeastern University. Even if you have no interest in urban settings and ministries, I plead with you to continue to read this post. We are called to get the gospel to all peoples of the world (Matt. 28:18-20), and we … Read More
FREE – Planning Your 2016 Preaching Calendar Webinar – Plus Bonuses!!
As a multi-site pastor preaching over 40 times a year, I know the weekly grind of preaching week in and week out. I’d like to walk you month-by-month through the specifics of the 2016 calendar to help you plan your preaching in advance! This valuable 90-minute training will literally: Save you HOURS of planning time Help you relieve stress Increase … 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
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
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
Raising Up Timothys
Recently, I shared my #1 regret in my last 25 years of ministry is that I have not done enough to call out the called. You can read about some of the ways I plan on correcting that mistake here. Have you thought about raising up people to answer God’s call to preach? Does your church have systems in place to help … Read More
McGavran Monday: Developing Church Growth Eyes
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “Discover new ways of thinking about your church and community, develop Church Growth eyes that see more accurately the various parts, the homogeneous units, the responsive segments of the community which can be won.” – Donald McGavran Secure your copy of the book at 40% … Read More