Open Doors just released the 2015 list of countries in the world where it is the most difficult to follow Jesus. Christianity Today .com also released a related article at the same time. Here’s who made the top ten: 1. North Korea 2. Somalia 3. Iraq 4. Syria 5. Afghanistan […]
Theology
If you did not win a copy of Pressure Points: Twelve Global Issues Shaping the Face of the Church during my last giveaway, here is another chance. Lord willing, on Monday, December 15, two copies of the audiobook will be given away. To be eligible for this week’s giveaway, fill […]
Pressure Points Giveaway
Two phrases are commonplace that hinder the mission. One is often assigned to church members; the other one seems to attach itself to church leaders. In theory, they appear to be different. In reality, both are the same. This member says, “We’ve never done it that way before.” That leader […]
The Danger of “Prove It!”
Last month, I had the great privilege to preach to the brothers and sisters who identify themselves as First Baptist Church of Powell, Tennessee. Each year, they host World Missions Celebration; it was an honor to preach on Friday evening. I am so thankful for these men and women and […]
Being a Light to the Nations
Patrick Fore, with Launch Creative, just kicked off a unique and creative church planting podcast. I was honored to be part of the initial episode. Patrick asked some good questions. We talked about the difference between apostolic and pastoral church planting, reaching unreached people groups in the United States, some […]
New Church Planting Podcast
My last post in this two-part series addressed the stewardship of innovation. I noted if Jesus is building His Church (Matt 16:18) and His Church is filled with a dynamic Spirit (Acts 1:8), then the Church should expect change. The need to be wise Kingdom stewards and make adjustments accordingly […]
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