Many of the church planters that I train and coach have a fundamental belief problem: They do not truly believe that the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few (Luke 10:2). This is the process that I believe many of our church planters have gone through: They go to the field and sow some […]
Humility
My wife thinks I’m an important guy. She trusts me, honors me, and holds me in high esteem. You could say she elevates me to a high place. But, does that mean I’m better or more important than she is? No. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others […]
Lost Causes
How many people have you dismissed as a lost cause simply because of how they looked? Maybe a man with a bushy beard and hair in a pony tail, a woman with tattoos, or maybe someone in business attire. Our human tendency is to judge these stereotypes or prejudices we’ve developed over time and not […]
Why Missions?
I am amazed by Jesus, especially when I look at Him and identify all the barriers and bridges He crossed for the sake of love. I marvel at His unceasing pursuit of mankind and it fills me with wonder. All the things He sacrificed, even His own self. I worship and adore such a God, […]
Ability Focused Training
Imagine a basketball team that travels up and down the court. They really get along well with each other, but they never throw the ball into the hoop. They seem to think that all that really matters is that they get along well and enjoy each other. In fact, they say, “People will know us […]