A blog designed to develop missional leaders
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
By: Mark Holcomb This article was taken from http://www.aplainaccount.org/acts-1044-48/. Acts 10:44-48 “While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them... Continue Reading →
By: Jerry D. Porter "To make Christlike disciples in the nations" is not a program; it is a way of life. Each Nazarene should answer two questions: Who is discipling you? Whom are you discipling? I have adapted these gold nugget principles from Mike Henderson: Help your family and friends to follow Jesus. Always remember... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong Key Verse: “As you have sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world” (John 17:18). In the moments before Jesus was handed over to be crucified, he spends time with his disciples in the upper room. And he ends his time with them by praying one of the... Continue Reading →
It’s easy to confuse mentoring and friendship. Friendships are essential connections important to our sense of well-being. People need friends. Times with friends bring laughter, listening ears, and encouragement. As friends do things together, their conversation may lead to an important question and an opportunity for biblical guidance. But the conversation often goes no deeper... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong I recently came across the following African folk tale shared by Tami Matheny in her book This is Good: A Journey on Overcoming Adversity: There was an African king who had a best friend with whom he kept close to him.The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that occurred... Continue Reading →
