Practical how-to advice for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders on personal evangelism and church hospitality
Christmas is coming!You've likely seen stores already putting Christmas stuff out, and the shopping season gets longer. I started seeing Christmas stuff in late September. . .During this time of year, many churches put together various outreaches to care for their community. We have done … [Read more...]
Below is a guest article from my friend Mike Neeley, a minister with Tierra Nueva Ministries, an ecumenical ministry located in Burlington, WA, serving migrant farmworkers and inmates at Skagit County Jail.Tierra Nueva is dedicated to proclaiming the Good News of God's reign (on earth as it is … [Read more...]
Today's Guest Article is from my friend who has served as our translator during our Nicaragua mission trips.Earl and his family have been serving as church planters in Nicaragua for years, and he shares with us some reflections on getting out of the church walls.Here you go. . . . . . . … [Read more...]
I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. - Psalm 57:9May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that Your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. - Psalm 67:1-2Declare his glory among the nations, … [Read more...]
Do your small groups make a difference in the world?Or have they existed so long they are very inward focused?Do they give themselves away, or simply demand more spiritual food from the gifted leader?What can you do to move a small group from self-feeding to selfless service? A … [Read more...]
Watch how some of my friends are seeking to be a missional community in the Northside of Richmond Virginia, my hometown.Part of the struggle of missional community where they live:Their house has bullet holes from a shooting in front of their house. Their cars have been vandalized, … [Read more...]
Being cross cultural missionaries, I run into a clash of worldviews.Likewise, teaching in a missions institute on worldviews, I seek to offer explanations and suggest strategies to contextualize the gospel.We may not see it a lot in the US, but a common worldview I encounter when I minister … [Read more...]
Today, I'd like to share with you the report about our Evangelism Training Ministry in Nicaragua at the beginning of January. This was my third trip, and the teaching content focused on the healing ministry of Jesus, helping leaders be better prepared and equipped for the work of Evangelism. … [Read more...]
Vida Joven Leader Martha Tinoco (pictured standing right) wrote in a note to us after the event with them last year: Thanks for sharing with us. You are an example for my life. I can see how [your team] works in unity, love, and respect. I saw the presence of God in your lives, as great servants of … [Read more...]
One of the blogs I read (Fierce Grace) decided to do something entirely different on a Sunday morning. Cancel the service. Serve the neighborhood. Read about it at The Church Has Left the Building. I have often mentioned that some churches can do this. I can't imagine Mars Hill or Seacoast … [Read more...]
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