Creating Space for Disciples to Thrive and Multiply
As a pastor or spiritual leader, what do you think of when you hear the word discipleship? For many, this immediately brings to mind... read more
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Enjoying God
In today’s contemporary, western culture, we crave gratification. We long for fulfillment. Yet like an elusive carrot, we can’t ever... read more
Polarities Synthesized
One of the great attractions of John Wesley’s theology is his ability to hold in tension ideas and commitments that others separate. Far... read more
How Church Growth Really Works (And Why We Call Ourselves Invite Resources)
Most churches are closed communities.
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What Goes before Strategy?
As leaders, when confronted with a problem, our instincts are to get a team together in a room, break out the whiteboard, and develop a... read more
The True Hope of the Season
It's that time of year again when we fill our homes and lives with yuletide busyness. Do you remember a couple of years ago when the... read more
A Community of the Desperate
"It was the most fun that I have ever had in ministry. We were a community of the desperate." These were the first words out of the mouth... read more
Fear at Christmastime
I have experienced several Christmases that were filled with fear. One that I don’t really remember, but that I know I internalized, was... read more
Live in the Light
In Luke 2 verse 16 we read, “So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this,... read more
An Unconventional Christmas Story
We love the idea of a warm cozy Christmas, with beautiful church services, family celebrations and generous gift giving. We wrap ourselves... read more
Christmas Is Messy
I don’t like messy things. I like gleaming cars that look like you just drove them off the lot, straight offices featuring lots of... read more
23 Reminders on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.
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