I encourage bloggers to use their posts to work through new ideas, concepts, and theories. Most do not engage in such experimental writing. Rather, they believe their ideas and arguments must be airtight before they push the publish button. While there is much commendation for this practice, I follow this […]
Strategy
Twenty years ago I published an article in the Journal of the American Society for Church Growth titled “The Art of Vision Casting for Church Multiplication.” Last month, I was reminded of this perennial challenge when speaking to a class at Regent University. One student inquired about how to lead […]
5 Steps in Casting a Vision for Church Multiplication
The stewardship of innovation includes an awareness of reality. Therefore leading for innovation requires an awareness of concerns among members of churches and organizations. Here is my list of nine beliefs that keep evangelicals from valuing innovation. 1) Innovation is unbiblical – The first disciples did not innovate. 2) We […]
9 Defeater Beliefs that Keep Evangelicals from Innovation
Here is a list of guidelines I have found helpful in leading churches to develop a culture of evangelism that is biblical, practical, and owned by the members. Pastors must take the lead and set the example in their teaching, modeling, story telling, expectations, and providing training and outreach opportunities. […]
9 Guidelines for Developing a Culture of Evangelism with Your ...
This year’s theme of the Evangelical Missiological Society is “Ecclesiology and Mission.” While I am writing this post for my EMS friends (or those on the cusp of joining), I want to encourage all readers to check out the society’s site and consider if this is a group for you […]
Ecclesiology and Mission
The Kingdom stewardship of evaluation requires a 360 degree approach when considering our methods and strategies. We must not take a cafeteria-style, pick-and-choose what we want to critique. Honest, and sometimes hard, conversations are necessary when it comes to Great Commission labors. Jesus has commanded us to bear fruit that […]