If you’ve been in church leadership before, you’ve probably experienced difficulty getting people to commit to the church. In today’s church culture, it’s tough getting most church members to show up on a regular basis—not to mention engaging at another time during the week. Tact on asking them to serve in a meaningful way that contributes toward the fulfillment of the mission? That’s an altogether ‘other’ level of exasperation.
Read More"Don't miss the forest for the trees." I've heard this expression at various points and in different contexts when I get too bogged down by details. When it comes to reading the scriptures, it can be good to get lost in the trees, taking a deep dive into concepts and word studies for a more thorough understanding. Albeit important, we can sometimes become singularly focused that we miss out on the grandeur of the entire forest. When we step back to see the big picture, we unlock even greater heights of love and awe for our God and His amazing plan.
Read MoreThinking about church planting? Consider lesson #2 with Matt Thibault as he continues in his journey to follow God’s leading to plant a church.
Read MoreThinking about church planting? Consider lesson #1 with Matt Thibault as he continues in his journey to follow God’s leading to plant a church.
Read MoreWho are your friends, and how many do you have? Really. If you have more than 5 at the end of this article, consider yourself blessed.
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