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
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
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
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
My “Tongue Pierced” interview on FamilyLife radio show – Listen Online Now
Today you can catch my interview on FamilyLife Today radio with Dennis Rainey and co-host Bob Lepine. On the broadcast, titled “A Matter of Life and Death,” I talk about my new book Tongue Pierced: How the Words You Speak Transform the Life You Live, and go in-depth on the subject, including: – The power of the tongue and the ability … Read More
Get My Ignite Book for Only $1.99 – Plus Bonus Resources!
I’ve got some inside info from my publisher for you – today thru Monday, Nov. 2nd only, you can pick up the e-book (Kindle) edition of my book, Ignite: How to Spark Immediate Growth in Your Church, for only $1.99! You’ll save 87%! And as a special thank you for picking up the book today, you’ll also receive $183.00 in bonus resources … Read More
Missionaries & The Church Growth Movement
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. “Effective Evangelism” was the … Read More
McGavran Monday: Christian Mission
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “Christian mission is bringing people to repent of their sins, accept Jesus Christ as Savior, belong to His Body the Church, do as He commands, go out and spread the Good News, and multiply churches.” – Donald McGavran Secure your copy of the book at … Read More