I read today that a Zaxby’s restaurant had a grand opening in Statesboro, Georgia. I bet they have some good deals on chicken this week. I also see that Pieology Pizzeria in Huntsville, Alabama is scheduled to have their grand opening later in April. My guess is that some great […]
ecclesiology
Speak rightly. Language teaches doctrine. Isn’t that a beautiful church! [church as building] When is church this week? [church as worship service] We have church at 11:00 AM on Sunday. [church as moment in time and something to do] Why is it okay to communicate this way within the faith […]
Are We Practicing a Doctrinal Double Standard?
One of the temptations pastors face today is the belief that before their church can plant other churches, they need someone to send them church planters. We often believe we can’t move until someone gives us a handout. Some of this belief is tied to the ethos of parachurch entitlement. […]
Overcome the Ecclesiological Welfare System
Reality #1 Hello. I’m J. D., and I’m a pastor in your community. Really? Where is your church? Oh? Um. Our church has not started yet… Reality #2 Hello. I’m J. D., and this is my family. We’re with a new church in town. Really? Where is your church? […]
Most Critical Issue in Church Planting
Several days ago I began a series on the reasons why I believe that much of the mission strategy behind North American church planting is not sufficient for reaching the 75% of the unbelievers in the U. S. and Canada (est. 254,250,000 people), and over 4 billion others across the […]