Evangelism • Leadership • Missiology • Church Health
I’m 56 years old, so I’m not that old – but I am older than the majority of people in our church in Wake Forest. Our church doesn’t do this at all, but too many younger churches fail to recognize what older people bring to a congregation.
Read MoreREADING: Deuteronomy 28-29, Mark 14:54-72 “And all the peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the Lord.” Deuteronomy 28:10 As I…
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I talk with a lot of church leaders, and the conversations often wander into many varied directions. If you’re a church leader, take some time today to think about these random questions.
Read MoreREADING: Deuteronomy 25-27, Mark 14:27-53 “Could you not watch one hour?” Mark 14:37 Just one hour of alertness and prayer. That’s all Jesus asked from…
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Almost every day, I work with young people preparing for ministry. They are some of the most gifted, committed young adults I’ve ever met in 20+ years of serving as a professor.
Read MoreREADING: Deuteronomy 22-24, Mark 14:1-26 “He said to them, ‘It is one of the twelve, one who is dipping bread into the dish with me.’” Mark 14:20 “Lord,…
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I know this post’s title is subjective, but I pray it gives you hope. This past weekend, I spoke at a church that has had some struggles in recent years – but it sure seems like God is doing something there these days.
Read MoreREADING: Deuteronomy 19-21, Mark 13:21-37 “. . . the Lord your God is with you Deuteronomy 20:1 It’s almost hard to believe how many phobias we can have….
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If you read this blog regularly, you know that I’ve studied spiritual warfare and churches for more than two decades. The enemy we face is a schemer, a strategist who subtly attacks and deceive us.
Read MoreREADING: Deuteronomy 16-18, Mark 13:1-20 “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” Mark 13:1 I’ve seen some impressive man-made sights over the years….
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