Encouraged but Wanting More
Ministry is a glass half-empty or half-full proposition. There are so many things that can discourage us. Ministry is hard at the best of times, and it often feels like we’re losing,
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Much Joy in the City
Want an interesting study? Take a look at how Luke describes the growth of the church in the book of Acts. It’s not the way that we usually describe the growth of
The Number-One “Vision Problem”
I believe in the importance of vision and leadership. Still, I’ve grown almost allergic to the statements that seem to be so common about having and casting a vision. It’s why
This Church Opens Wide Her Doors
When people walk into church, according to Ray Ortlund, they have been beaten up all week. We live in a social environment in which we never measure up. We are soaked in an
I Need to Be Reminded Often
Every once in a while, I need to pick up Everyday Church: Gospel Communities on Mission and reread the first chapter to remind myself what is true about our context.
Let me confess: