Perspectives on a Missional Life
In magnifying Christ, you will be strikingly different. Like a beam of light in a dark world. "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden... let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:14-15) There may be days when... Continue Reading →
Posture yourself to sit with the Lord in the Word. The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings author J. R. R. Tolkien puts an emphasis on hospitality and the enjoyment of food in Middle-earth by everyone’s favorite hairy-footed halflings. Resembling traditional English meal times, the hobbits of Middle-earth feast up to seven meals a day. [Breakfast - 7... Continue Reading →
Our current culture has manifested a heightened awareness of diversity and gender issues which gives the church an opportunity to demonstrate and model clear and sacred responses amid the clashing secular voices. One area where the church’s beauty is displayed is in God’s design for men and women to be partnered in ministry to advance... Continue Reading →
As we contemplate the future horizon of church planting in North America, it is imperative for us to consider one of the main ingredients for these efforts – the planter and core team members. Inevitably, we must ask the question, “Where will these discipled leaders come from?” It is increasingly the case that we inadvertently... Continue Reading →
Our church culture is one which often inadvertently marginalizes singles. Let’s begin to intentionally and strategically create communities that honor the image of God in single adults – not as an afterthought, but as a purposeful focus. If half of our population is single (never married, separated, divorced, or widowed), then we need to realize... Continue Reading →
"Follow me." When we say, "Yes," we step into a life of different. This redefines our orientation of identity, purpose, mission and life. Everything changes. We leave the old life behind and become new. There is a cost to following Christ. It is not cheap grace. Our standing and as children of God, holy and... Continue Reading →
Life is not easy. There are many challenges, hurts, & disappointments along with the joys in life. This journey was never intended for us to walk alone. We were created to be in communion with God & in fellowship with other believers. There is a hole in each of our hearts that nothing will fill... Continue Reading →
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. Hebrews 11:17 I have walked in the season of singleness long past the day I expected. In my 20’s being single was common and considered to be the time to experience life to the full. The 30’s brought a bit more anxiety in my heart,... Continue Reading →
Do I trust in God's goodness for my life? By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac.Hebrews 11:17 I have walked in the season of singleness long past the day I expected. In my 20’s being single was common and... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Missional Mayhem 