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The World Needs Good Bread
By current church growth measures, Jesus was a failure. He had attracted a crowd of over 3,000. But with one message about the cross, His audience shrank to twelve. The disciples watched Jesus feed the multitudes and saw Him walk on water. Needless to say, they must have felt pretty good about choosing to follow Continue reading
3 Proven Follow-Up Strategies To Keep CEO (Christmas & Easter Only) Christians Staying Within Your Church Doors
It is proven that Easter is the most attended church service in a year! The “CEO Christians”, who only attend church on Christmas and Easter will be sure to make an appearance. With that, we get this one chance to get these people into our doors. My only caution to churches is this – spend Continue reading
3 Reasons Why Relational Discipleship is Scary
Yep, you read that right. Scary. Relational discipleship can be scary and here is why. 1. We lose control. Since relational discipleship is dependent on the disciple, there is no fixed timeline. We cannot determine the point of maturity, when crisis occur, or the choices people make. They start off on the right path, but Continue reading
3 Reasons Why Relational Discipleship Works
3 reasons why relational discipleship works – Jesus did it, it obeys the greatest commandment and produces lasting fruit. Continue reading
3 Signs That Relational Discipleship is Working
3 signs your discipleship methods are working – spiritual hunger, personal ownership and a changed lifestyle. Continue reading
4 Leadership Qualities to Look For
Do you know how to identify leaders in your church? This is one of the struggles of Pastors today. There is a fear of putting up a novice before his time or a charismatic leader gone rogue. If only choosing leaders were as easy as looking out for a neon sign. In my years of Continue reading