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How to minister during suffering
We’ve been spending some time in Psalm 4, learning from David as he responds to deep and personal suffering. Last week we discussed the idea…
Need and Desire
Last week I argued that it’s not human responsibility to define human need, giving three reasons why it’s better to let the Creator choose. Today…
Defining Your Needs
I’ve been spending some time reflecting on Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 6. I’ve laid out 3 Treasure Principles; I’ve explained the Exclusivity of Treasure Pursuit;…
Knowing and Engaging Your Community
“To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in…
In Not Of
It was 12 years ago that a neighbor invited my family to a church plant called Sojourn. I thought to myself, what a cool name, I wonder…
History of Mardi Gras
When I first moved to New Orleans, a couple of church planters invited me to a Mardi Gras parade. A little surprised and uneasy, I…
How to make the most of an apprenticeship at your church
With the recent emphasis in church planting among evangelicals, there is now more than ever a need for a boots-on-the-ground training system for planters. Theological…
Have you thought about revitalization?
“Have you thought about revitalization?” My missions professor asked me this question one day as I lamented my lack of clarity regarding God’s leadership in…
Slavery: How To End It
In a blog post yesterday Slavery: We Must End It, I wrote about the Christian’s responsibility to address human trafficking. This global problem can be…
3 reasons why I am a missionary coach
“Do you think coaching will be around a few years from now or will it be just another one of those things?” A close friend…
Generosity as a Church: Releasing Your Best
How much should a church give to church planting or missions in general? Should a church plant or existing church give away people to help…