Sinner, Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Son, Church Planter, Professor, Writer, Speaker, Mentor and Coach, and did I say Sinner?
This post follows up yesterday’s post on Mobilizing Saints for Powerful Ministry. The Holy Spirit gifts every member of the body of Christ to help the church become the beautiful Christ-exalting bride that He wants her to be (Cf. 1 Cor. 12-14). So it makes sense that we would want every member of the body … More Seven Practical Points for Spiritual Gift Mobilization in Your Church
“God has already determined which Christian should best assume which ministries in the church. The role of church leadership is to help its members identify their gifts and integrate them into ministries that match their gifts.” ~Christian Schwarz The ABC’s of Natural Church Development, 11. Such a statement only makes sense if you are a … More Mobilizing Saints for Powerful Ministry
Here’s a good article that might help you to move up a few seats at church. I would add a number of other positives but this is a very good start. Encourage your pastor and your own heart, move to the front or just a few rows forward. You just might surprise yourself with how … More Why I sit at the front
Take your complaints to God. He can take it. Psalm 102:1–7 (ESV) A Prayer of one afflicted, when he is faint and pours out his complaint before the Lord. 1 Hear my prayer, O Lord; . let my cry come to you! 2 Do not hide … Source: Why Doesn’t God Make it … More Why Doesn’t God Make it Easy?
I was driving through the neighborhood yesterday and had what I considered an interesting thought. What if what people put on their bumper, or lawn, or FaceBook banner, or hung from a pole at their house, was a statement of the highest order of enthusiasm a person possessed? What would it say about us and … More Bumper Sticker Enthusiasm
I recently had a conversation with a church member about the failure of his church to act with any urgency to a new person’s desire to be baptized. “This person came to church for the first time in years at my invitation; they were powerfully moved by the message and immediately after the service signed up … More Why Do They Visit? Why Do They Leave?
Here’s the audio link to my last message at Trinity Church (from 5/29/16). The video is not yet up but I think the audio of either service is better than the video recording on this particular week. Sorry for the sniffling at the beginning. The worship team, the prayers of God’s people, the text and … More The Flabby American Church
Coleman Luck is a Hollywood writer, producer, and creator of one of my favorite 1980’s TV shows, The Equalizer. I loved that show. I loved it for it subtlety, its honorable and heroic efforts on the part of the oppressed and the underdog. I loved it for its redemptive themes and for its commitment to making … More Coleman Luck’s Take on the American Church
Dr. Mark Williams is airing his second interview with me on his podcast today. This one is on the advantage and benefits of reading good biographies. You can hear the podcast at this link and read what he has to say as well. Pray for me this week as I finish up my last week … More New Podcast Up
A Monday Musings The gospel is a proclamation, not a sales pitch. Jesus called people to repent and believe. And he commissioned us to do the same. Some will, and sadly, some will not. I have been reflecting on this for a couple of days (honestly, for years) but recently two different authors have fueled my … More The Gospel is a Proclamation, Not a Sales Pitch.
