Communion Journey Guides

Communion Journey Guides

Leadership, Prioritizing

Need a resource to help you or those you lead grow closer to God? Our bundle of three Communion-focused Journey Guides may be just what you’re looking for. Love God  Loving God is the bedrock of all of the other steps– it’s the reason we’re on...

The invisible preparations of the past

Leadership

As you consider your leadership skills and qualifications for ministry, don’t forget those qualities that are harder to quantify. Think through your life so far and how God has shaped you. How did you forge your ministry principles and values? Even the negative things...

Which came first—the disciple or the church?

Leadership

The DNA of the church is found in the gospels. When the church was birthed in Acts, it was a matter of living out that DNA. As Jesus’ disciples made more disciples, the result was churches. Do you see the progression? The result of making disciples was the gathering...

What if it works?

Leadership

Whatever you want to end up with, you must start with in seed form. Always ask yourself the question, “What if it works?” If this new ministry takes off and grows, how will you handle the growth? What unit will you need to multiply? Group leaders? Meeting space?...

The action-reflection loop

Leadership

Often in ministry, we start to feel overwhelmed by the task before us. Engaging in what I call the action-reflection loop can help. Plan some time for reflection and take stock of where you’re at. Dream about where you want to be. You need clarity in terms of where...