Why church planters need theology

If you know me, you’re probably surprised by this title. I’m not generally a big proponent of systematic theology or theological hairsplitting. My eschatology can be summed up with “Jesus is coming back,” because that’s about all I know for sure. However, I do believe...

Why is small such a big deal?

A small thought with big implications, from Neil Cole: “Why is small such a big deal? Small does not cost at all. Small is easy to reproduce. Small is more easily changed and exchanged. Small is mobile. Small is harder to stop. Small is intimate. Small is simple....

The post-mortem behavioral interview

One guy was a rock star in ministry situations. He seemed to flourish and succeed in every position he was in.  Then he was commissioned by his denomination to go plant a church, and it absolutely bombed.  Everyone was stunned. They were so surprised that they...
The power of reproducible tools

The power of reproducible tools

By guest blogger Dave White Part of a week-long series I’ve always created or adapted various tools for ministry—training materials in particular. I stumbled across some concepts that worked and the trainings seemed to go well. Because I created or adapted them, they...
The keys to growth

The keys to growth

Note: this entry is part of a week-long series with Dave White from the Philippines. Yesterday we talked about the growth and multiplication Dave White has been seeing in the church in the Philippines. I asked him what he saw as the keys to some of that growth, and...
A journey to fruitfulness

A journey to fruitfulness

I recently asked a friend and colleague about his missionary experience in the Philippines, how he came to be there, and lessons he has learned along the way. I wanted to share his responses with you over the course of this week. A journey to fruitfulness, by guest...