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...
The Expected Results of Proclaiming The Word

The Expected Results of Proclaiming The Word

What do you expect to see once you have spoken God’s Word to others?  What is the desired outcome?  Do we want physical response?  Do we desire to see people pray?  Repent?  Make decisions to follow Christ? As you enter into a church planting context, it is vital to...
Growth Motivators

Growth Motivators

A bodybuilder may use supplementation to motivate their body to grow.  However, if the hard work isn’t being done in the gym (and at the dinner table) then they will not see the desired results.  This is also true in the Kingdom of God.  We can do all kinds of things...
Chosen to Serve

Chosen to Serve

Do you remember the first time you got chosen?  Maybe it was something recreational (like being picked for a sports team). Maybe it was something familial (like being asked to do something manly by your father).  It could be that you recall the first time you are...
Visions of Grandeur

Visions of Grandeur

How big is the vision that God has given you?  For a church planter, is it to start a new church, build it to a comfortable size, and pastor a people?  Sounds nice…doesn’t sound very big. I know, I know.  Everybody has their own vision so who am I to call you out on...