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.”
Easter's come and gone. You've had a great service and maybe even a record turnout. The energy was electric, the worship was on fire, and the message of resurrection hope was proclaimed loud and clear. But now, Easter Sunday is in the rearview. So, what's next? How do...
Over the last 18 months at COMMUNITY we have made strategic moves in order to mobilize all (yes, we mean ALL) our...
I know there are any number of principles for church planting—I’ve made up or stumbled across many of them myself....
When talking about planting in Small Town USA. I am often asked, “Why even go there?” I have 3 main reasons for...
If my son were starting a church this weekend… and he came to me and asked, "Dad, what are the most important things I...
...by the time it’s 12 months old Don’t take yourselves too seriously You are important to God. Isn’t it enough to...
We stopped to get a hamburger the other night. While debating what to have on my Whopper Jr., the lady pointed out,...
This week is the one-year birthday of our site. It’s been quite a year at that – much more productive than any of us...
Say the word “Seattle” and you will hear endless complaints about the lack of sunshine, but that is not the real...
I recently visited Sapporo, Japan. The snow was beautiful and preparations for the Ice Festival were quite...
After seven cancer surgeries and two heart attacks - I’m an old man who has nothing to lose by speaking his mind. It...
Every leader I know wrestles with the balance between work and family. Every Christian leader I know wrestles with...
A large percentage of church planters are newcomers to the places where they start churches. They arrive as...