The metrics of quarantine worth measuring

Discipleship, Uncategorized

Since at least the beginning of the church growth movement in 1961, we have been trying to find quantitative measurements for success. As a former science major, I can appreciate that emphasis on results. How would we otherwise know if we were doing well or not? We...
Listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit

Listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit

Discipleship

How we can we come alongside one another in times of social distancing? How can we pray together, disciple one another, help people grow, and connect with God? None of that can currently be accomplished through a program, through a gathering, or through a number of...

How spiritual conversations can disciple children

Discipleship

By guest blogger Janet Logan In September of 2019, Barna research organization announced that the number of kids raised in the church who drop out of fellowship and faith between 18-29 years old has reached 64%. That’s nearly 2 out of every 3 who drop out! What...
Sending people on mission trips: Who is being served?

Sending people on mission trips: Who is being served?

Discipleship

Often churches send their people out on mission trips. The purpose is to serve others and reach out with the gospel—to be a light in the world. Yet there’s a secondary purpose we often miss: How can we use mission trips as an opportunity for discipling the people who...