If you are a regular here or have read To the Edge, then you know I believe strongly in Kingdom innovation. Such is a matter of wise stewardship. Churches and mission leaders acknowledge their ministry challenges and need to overcome them. However, I am surprised by the low number of […]
Innovation
We are asking for answers. We need them now. But what happens when the Church finds herself in a situation where there is no solution manual to purchase, no webinar to attend, and no book available? While I am all for collaboration, meetings (even on-line), and seeking the council of […]
When Answers Are Unavailable
We need to develop the skill of listening. The writer of Proverbs writes, “If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame” (18:13). James tell us to be quick to listen and slow to speak (Jas 1:19). We are all guilty of not listening well. […]
Leaders are Listeners
I was recently asked to record two videos on innovation for the Lausanne Global Workplace Forum held in Manila, Philippines, June 25-29, 2019. Forty-five years ago, global evangelical leaders with hearts for disciple making birthed the Lausanne Movement. This movement, along with the Lausanne Covenant, has had tremendous influence on […]
Kingdom Innovation Videos
As a kid, I loved watching Ripley’s Believe It or Not (with Jack Palance). If you are a Gen Xer or older, then you know what I’m talking about! You Millennials and Gen Zers will have to YouTube it. Palance would introduce every episode as being about “the strange, the […]
What Ripley’s Believe It or Not Taught Me about Kingdom ...
Lord willing, on May 22, Jon Hirst and I will be kicking off 6 Conversations on Kingdom Innovation and we want you to participate. These live web events are FREE, but you have to register. Jon serves as the Director of Program Innovation with SIL International–for those unfamiliar with him. […]