Saturday’s are for Discussion Update: This post was originally written almost a decade and a half ago and both MacArthur and Osteen are not as prominent as they once were. So what comparison would still work today? How about Matt Chandler and Steven Furtick? Not exact, but close enough for the point made to still … More MacArthur and Osteen are Pastors of the Same Type Church
Mondays are for Discussion Ed Stetzer led a tremendous discussion on missional leadership over the last five weeks at his blog (http://edstetzer.com). If you want a basic class on the “missional conversation” go back and read some, all, or selected posts at Ed’s site on the last five Missional Mondays Posts (Part 1-5). Don’t forget … More What is Missional Leadership?
Monday is for Discussion
Kate Gosselin is the other half of what used to be a charming show called John and Kate plus Eight. The show was charming that is, when it focused on the eight and left the disrespecting Kate and the weasally John out of the picture. Kate played the shrew and John played the weasally wimp and the kids were just completely wonderful to watch. … More Flash Bulletin: Kate Gosselin’s Hair is Not as Important as Jesus
Monday’s are for Discussion The Church is Failing in Its Primary Mission to Make Disciples Indisputable Facts: Most evangelical churches are failing at reaching their communities with the gospel. Most evangelical churches if they are growing are not growing by conversion but by biology and transfers. If the church works best when it is on … More What Does it Mean to be “On Mission” in a Community
Today’s discussion is in the form of a Poll. Please add your comments after voting. Here’s an old poll that needs to be updated with new thoughts and inputs. You can give yours in the comments section.
Monday Discussion “Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.” (Titus 2:2, ESV) I recently had a conversation with a young man over coffee about the need for “spiritual fathers” in the church. Three days ago, one of my students was lamenting the fact that every time he thinks he … More Older Men Teaching Younger
Picking up one of the threads from the funding of house church planters discussion. Indisputable Facts: Churches need sound doctrine. The modern church tries to ensure sound doctrine through seminary training. Question: Are there other ways to accomplish sound doctrine in our churches (traditional or house)? Any suggestions?
Here’s the promised summary of our house church funding discussion. I am thrilled at the issues raised by this question and look forward to exploring some of them in the coming weeks. Thanks too to Ed Stetzer and Charlie Worley for dropping in and giving your input. [This whole discussion was stimulated by this post and a … More Funding the House Church Planter
Indisputable facts: Seminary trained pastors are expensive. Seminary trained pastors lead churches that are often slow to plant other churches. House church planters are inexpensive. House church planters lead churches that are often fast multiplying. Question to begin the week: How do we fund house church planters?
Here is the super-duper, expanded, fully revised, expanded edition of the updated chart with new insights from our online discussion. This continues the discussion thread from three days ago that can be accessed here. Small Groups vs. House Churches Small Groups (as generally expressed in our churches) House Churches (as leaders and members express their … More Update Chart on Small Groups and House Churches
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