The Great Commission and the making of disciples go hand in hand with church planting. As we go into all the world as Jesus commands, and as we make disciples, churches will be needed. We believe God works in every type, style, and flavor of “church.”
Church planting is a wild ride. You’re building something from the ground up—reaching people, changing lives, and following God’s call. But let’s be real: planting a church can get complicated, especially when you’re also trying to balance the demands of...
A while back, I wrote a blog post entitled - The 5 P’s of Church Planting The five P’s have been essential in the...
I have been doing some form of pastoring for almost 30 years, and I have certainly been a sucky pastor on many...
Here are 3 ministry lessons you need to know beyond doubt to lead well and be all God has called you to be. 1. The...
Many years ago we were visiting with some friends in their home having dinner. His father, who was a Pastor, happened...
Here is a weekly summary of some random things in my life. Basically, it's a list of what I’m watching, listening to,...
Let's be real. Whenever I see my wife’s name come up on my cell phone I take the call. She is not a phone person so...
Having participated in two church plants as a planter, and now working with church planters on a regular basis in a...
Have you ever made a bad hiring decision? Enthusiastically selected someone to a responsible position, only to...
In almost every city across the US huge efforts are being made to plant churches. In the Greater Tampa area, there...
The great spiritual writer Watchman Nee observed, “We think in terms of apostolic journeys. God dares to put His...
I get a lot of questions regarding this topic. While I'm not a financial advisor, CPA, or stayed at a Holiday Inn...
The title of this blog could also be - “You don’t have to know a drowning person to save their life.” There has been...