Dustin Nickerson answers why Mars Hill does not conduct the sort of youth ministry that has commonly come to be associated with church life in the late twentieth century. Why? Three reasons: 1. Statistically, it isn’t working. 2. Discipleship as seen in Scripture is minimal. 3. The Holy Spirit told us to do otherwise. I …
Four Questions Leaders Should Ask Themselves #1 – Did I Really Think This Would Be Easy? #2 – Did I Really Think I Had This All Figured Out? #3 – Did I Really Think I Could Please Everyone? #4 – Did I Really Think I Could Do This On My Own? Read the whole post …
Punchy and provactive piece by Ed Stetzer which translates to the Australian context: Millions of Americans live in the shadow of churches that have become consumer Christian centers, but pastors are ruined and the mission of God is cheated when consumers enjoy goods and services from their local church. In their book, God is Back, …
This morning I read an article entitled “Pastoral Narcissism” to a group of local pastors. They all thought it was excellent, I think it is excellent and we want to share it with you. If you’re a church leader, or any sort of leader in any situation you will get a lot from this article, …
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