I recently met with some pastors. After explaining our ecclesiology and drawing out the model of our church, one pastor remarked that he was “not really into small groups.” He talked about how he had never really had much success with them. He went on to say ...
We started Missio Dei two years ago with a kids ministry of 3. And all 3 had the same last name... Gonzalez. Two years later we have an increasing number of people toddling around the back of Thew on a Sunday morning. And that is not to mention ...
I am convinced that one reason Christians get bored and apathetic towards mission is that we lose the context of what we are a part of. We have a tendency to become myopic. We zero in on the immediate, the now. When we think about what God is doing, we start with what’s ...
I have this natural proclivity to make everything about... ME. if I am honest with myself, it seems as if I am hardwired to think and act as if the entire universe revolves around, is about, and exists for... ME. I seem to be so utterly ...
“He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.” -Proverbs 18:22 If you haven’t read yesterday’s post, do so for some context. This is fleshing out my 3rd point. if you don't read and embrace all three points from yesterday, this will be ...