When God Points Somewhere Else

When God Points Somewhere Else

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Love, Obviously

Love, Obviously

It’s easy to confuse activity for ministry.  We can be very busy doing various aspects of church work, and yet fail to minister to anyone.  When your church is small, there are only a few people to do this work, and it is easy to focus on tasks and just...
Sent Too Soon or Sent To Slow?

Sent Too Soon or Sent To Slow?

When is a disciple ready to lead in ministry.  When can a person be sent out to plant a church?  We have many metrics and they each serve a purpose (seminary, pastoral experience, a clear call from God, etc.).  This is a question I have been wrestling with quite a...
Homecoming

Homecoming

This past weekend, our church held a homecoming service.  We invited dozens of members and former members who had once called Stephens home but had since moved off.  When we first started preparing for the weekend, I wondered how many people would travel back to our...
No Stereotypes in Church Planting

No Stereotypes in Church Planting

We tend to dream big as Church Planters.  We set out with a goal to change the world beginning in our city.  We want everyone to get saved.  We want to reach thousands with the Gospel.  I get excited just typing it. Over time, we can begin to aim at different...