Early in his faith, John Wimber, leader of the Vineyard Movement, once asked his pastor, “so, when do we do the stuff…like healing the sick and casting out demons?” He was inspired to action by the gospel accounts of Jesus’ life and ministry. Yet, these same accounts also show Jesus prioritizing just being. Emulating Jesus’ life means…
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Walk By Faith – The Spirit Intercedes For Us
We want to walk by faith, but we also want to be able to understand why every bad thing happens. But that is not “walk by faith.” That’s walking by sight.
Church Planter: What’s Your Speed Limit?
It’s happened to even the most conscientious among us: A simple drive to the grocery store or something gets interrupted by the flicker of blue and red lights in your rear view mirror. Followed by a flush of nervous adrenaline and embarrassment. Your mind swimming with questions: “What on earth did I do? Did I…
Should We Try To Get People To Commit To The Church?
What’s happening with church attendance? It’s not our job to get people to commit to the church. It’s our calling to help them commit to Jesus.
The Hardest Prayer to Pray
What do you think is the hardest prayer to pray? Have you ever been stuck in life? I know I have. We get stuck trying to decide for our family, career, a trip, major in college, or what school to put our kids in. I think one of the most common things I see among people…
8 Qualities for Church Planting Success
You said “yes” to planting a church? You are in for an amazing adventure! Planting a church is one of the most challenging and rewarding opportunities within the Kingdom. While there are many blessings within the process, there are also many challenges. Conquering these challenges early in the church planting process will make or break…
