We’ve moved from a cognitive/rational approach to an experiential approach. The people we’re trying to reach have changed. It used to be a matter of mastering Evidence that Demands a Verdict. But now we’re in a different paradigm. You’re not...
What we count is what we value. And what do we generally count in our churches? The number of people who sit in the services. The offering. Why not try counting something different this month—something more in line with what Jesus told us to do when he said to make...
I ran across a great example of incarnational ministry recently. There’s a Mennonite group in Colorado called New Horizons Ministry. They run a residential home that cares for the babies of women who are in prison. Women who give birth in prison are faced with some...
Giving to organizations is easy. When individuals have needs, it can be more difficult to discern what to do. We can be hardened by the many who are not sincere, who are swindlers or con artists. Yet some people do have legitimate needs. We need to rely on guidance...
Did you ever have one of those times when you wish you could go back and do something differently? A while back I was walking out of a Quiznos and a woman was there asking for money. I don’t give out money on the street, but I do sometimes buy people a sandwich or...
As you start missional communities, you’ll see leaders arising. Get them together! You’ll need to provide support of some kind; they won’t be able to run on autopilot. When you do get them together, here are 5 good questions you can ask: What’s working What’s not...
