Perspectives on a Missional Life
There is always a tension between the natural unfettered growth within ministry and demonstrating progress and success for accountability purposes as you strive for excellence. The typical measurements of “success” have been centered around numbers - how many conversions, how many baptisms, how many churches planted, etc. Though those are all very good aspects of growth,… Continue reading Expand Measurements of Success in Ministry
Soft Skills for Ministry Leaders – Disagreeing Agreeably by Robby Partain Conflict is not necessarily bad in a church. Disagreements happen in a community when people care and are engaged. A church that is completely conflict free is probably not doing much or attempting much. The opposite of conflict is not health. It is disengaged… Continue reading Disagree Agreeably
Living our life on mission means to embrace the opportunities that we have on a daily basis in our own city. The Lord has placed each of us on a particular street for a distinct season to be a living demonstration of the hope found in Jesus. Acts 17:26 states, “From one man he made… Continue reading How to Do Relevant Missions in Your City
In thinking through how to do missions in your church, there are several great resources and articles available. It is important to have an overall strategy to mobilize the church in daily life, locally, in-state, nationally, and internationally. Think long-term, strategic, and discipleship. Disciple new believers, but also invest in your mission volunteers to become disciple-makers… Continue reading Short-Term Missions
