By: Michael Frost I recently came across an article by missiologist and author Michael Frost entitled “Jesus Take the Wheel.” The story he tells of an interaction with an Uber driver (reprinted below) caused a lot of discussion amongst our team, and we will even dedicate a future episode of The Worthless Servants podcast to... Continue Reading →
Testimonies of Hope in Trials
The following is a continuation of a Christianity Today Article written by Syntyche D. Dahou and entitled: “French’s Two Words for Hope Helped Me Endure the Pandemic.” Hope does not shelter us from the trials and difficulties of life, but it helps us overcome them with serenity and joy. Scripture reminds us of this. “Against... Continue Reading →
How Church Leaders Can Empower and Pursue Millennials and Gen Z
By: Micah Davis I recently read an excellent article by Micah Davis entitled “How Church Leaders Can Empower and Pursue Millennials and Gen Z”. Recent stats have said that we as a Church are NOT empowering the next generations well, and we have shown that in some previous posts. After reading the article, I jotted... Continue Reading →
4 Biblical Principles of Generosity
By: Scott Armstrong I recently heard an interview with author Art Rainer, where he spoke about a Scriptural focus on giving and money. I later found many excellent resources at his website, where at one point he highlights the four Biblical principles of generosity. As I spell those out below, I’ll also offer some of... Continue Reading →
Reaching those who Cannot Hear
By: Hugo Lucero “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20). Without... Continue Reading →
6 Keys to Starting a Spiritual Conversation
I have a confession to make: we often make mission and missions way too complicated. We hotly debate strategies and the most effective methods, and we sometimes have policy manuals the size of old, dusty encyclopedias. While we should certainly hash out plans for reaching the world and while structure is not a bad thing,... Continue Reading →
Is Your Organizational Model the Right Fit?
By: Jami Coffman, JD Levy & Associates I was privileged to attend a recent leadership workshop where the facilitator taught on organizational models and how our structure influences our mission and effectiveness. It reminded me of the following article written by Jami Coffman from JD Levy & Associates. As you read, reflect on your church... Continue Reading →
Honduras Youth Leader Steps Up to Help Community in Crisis
By: Daniel Sperry The following article was taken from https://www.nazarene.org/article/honduras-youth-leader-steps-help-community-crisis Emmanuel Guerrero has been a leader in his community of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, since he was an adolescent. As he got older, he began to feel a call to missions and was set to be a part of the Genesis program, a missionary program... Continue Reading →
No Young Man Left Behind
By: Brett Clemmer The following article was originally posted on the blog https://maninthemirror.org/category/blog/ Many guys who grow up in the church do not continue attending as adults. There are vast numbers of dechurched (people who used to attend church but no longer do) under 40, and the fallout from COVID-19 this year has made it... Continue Reading →
Life-on-Life Discipleship: Intentionally investing in others
By: Heather Zempel The best discipleship occurs within the context of real life. I disciple a handful of leaders at National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and most of my discipleship meetings happen over a great breakfast at my favorite restaurant. In a moment of insanity, I once let one of my young leaders convince... Continue Reading →