Jesus Musings
What if we didn’t build our brand? What would happen if we stopped seeking recognition and gave all glory to God? Imagine a church unleashed where people served, loved, and laid their lives down for Jesus and the good of their neighbors, with little to no regard for their own reputation. The world would change [...]
Gandhi is often credited with saying, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” People debate whether or not he actually said it, but either way, it’s a great quote. Although Gandhi was not a Christian, what would happen if the Church adopted (and adapted) the quote? I can think of several things [...]
I just finished drafting a vision and mission statement for a church I’m praying about planting. Some of you may wonder why such a statement is necessary. I believe both vision and mission statements are important for the following reasons. 1. They provide direction. Suppose you are planning a trip across the United States to [...]
I’ve never met Francis Chan, but I think I would like him if I did. I have read most of his books and have always appreciated his passion and zeal for the heart and mission of God. He has encouraged me on numerous occasions to seek God’s face above anything else. In his latest book, [...]
Church planting has been extremely popular in recent years. Many conferences and organizations have been created to accommodate the growing interest in the subject. If you Google the term, you’ll be given more information than you can digest. Networks and agencies such as ARC, Acts 29, and NAMB have planted thousands of churches since their [...]
