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 […]
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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 […]
Navigating Change
We’re no longer going to believe that if God wants the heathen saved, then He’ll do it without us. We’re going to use means. We’re no longer going to work only along the coastlines; we’re moving to the interiors of these countries. We’re no longer going to build mission stations; […]
Two Steps Few Leaders Take
Sociologist Erving Goffman drew from the theatrical metaphor when he helped us understand that life involves front-stage and back-stage actions. The presentation of self in everyday life occurs differently when we are in public and around certain individuals/crowds (front-stage) and when we are alone or in private situations (back-stage). The […]
The Real Deal or No Deal
What do we do when we don’t know what to do? This is a question we ask often. “I am fasting, praying, reading the Word, seeking wisdom in a multitude of counselors, but I am still not certain what to do.” Great! Keep up such practices! Such are wonderful disciplines […]
Faithful-Doing When You Don’t Know What to Do
Proverbs is one of my favorite books. Each year I have the habit of praying through this book two or three times, and committing several passages to memory. After reading each verse, I pause to confess sin and ask for provision related to what I just read. Wisdom is extremely […]