Part of living on mission is being prepared to answer difficult questions. Peter wrote in his first epistle, “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” (1 […]
Read More Answering Difficult QuestionsDefining a Missional Student Ministry One of the questions I have been wrestling with lately is this, “Can you have a programmed, missional student ministry?” In other words, can you have a weekly gathering of students who are there to have fun, worship God, hear the Word preached, and engage in a small group while […]
Read More Is Your Student Ministry Missional?When you hear the word “missionary” or think of people living “on mission” what is the first thing that comes to mind? I really mean it-close your eyes and think for a second. What pops up? Do you think of a specific person? A famous missionary from church history or someone your local church supports? […]
Read More “Missionary” RedefinedAs important as changing our minds and our thinking is, it is just as if not more essential that we change our hearts for the purpose of mission. We have been talking about the importance of every follower of Jesus establishing missional habits and rhythms in their lives. (Click here to read why missional rhythms […]
Read More Missional Loving: The Heart of a MissionaryLooking at the life of Jesus, one thing I always notice is how little information we actually get about his early life. Other than one story from his childhood, we are left with virtually no information about him until he is about 30 years old. Think about it: Until he is 30 years old, Jesus […]
Read More Decrease Your Vision: Mission is Where You Are
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