Scarlet Hope
Louisville-based ministry shares the love of Jesus with women in the adult entertainment industry
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Every preacher at some point has experienced the painful vulnerability of baring their soul.
Thriving at the Edges of the World
E. Stanley Jones calls us to radical conservatism and a conservative radicalism.
Increasing Evangelism in Church Planting
Can our people articulate a simple gospel message and call men and women to faith in Jesus Christ?
What I Want Pastors to Know About Women’s Ministry
Is the local church meeting the needs of half the congregation?
There was
Perched on the Shoulders of Giants Part 2
Building on Legacy for the Sake of Mission
Vision &
Psalm 100 A Call to Give Thanks
Behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.
LifeWay Research Friends and Family Matter More Than Money When it Comes to Giving Thanks
Here some data that LifeWay Research released this week.
Americans have
Four Life Lessons from the Funeral of Cliff Barrows
Billy Graham's long-time song leader and choir director remembered in North Carolina
Perched on the Shoulders of Giants Part 1
Building on Legacy for the Sake of Mission
“No one will be able to
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The Church needs Black pastoral leadership.
On Sunday, September 25,
Mark Your Calendar to Join Me at Amplify2017 A National Evangelism Conference
Our super early bird rate of $129 is available through December 31.
If you
Weekend Edition - November 18 2016
Hospitality, refugees, and ministry fears, plus church signs
Facts Faith and Faces
World Relief hosts free webinar: Leading Your Church Through the Post-Election Environment
The Election Forces Us to Talk about Race
One of the Church’s great challenges is unity in a very divided country.
My Special Gift to You A Free Downloadable Advent Devotional
Nearly two dozen Christian leaders contributed reflections on the birth of Christ
Cliff Barrows Just Moved from Choir Director to Member of Heavenly Choir
Billy Graham's long-time song leader and choir director passes into Glory
Breaking the 200 Barrier Green Lake Presbyterian Church in Seattle Washington
Church sets new long-term goals every three years.
Green Lake Presbyterian
LifeWay Research Friends and Family Matter More Than Money This Thanksgiving
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Recommended Church Planting Books New and Old
“Read two old books for every new one.”
Today, more than ever,
Fruitful Near-Culture Church Planters A Qualitative Study Part 2
A survey of near-culture church planters
Fruitful Near-Culture Workers
The Hospitable Gospel
Jesus modeled hospitality in the Gospels and commanded it in Acts
There is
What Do White Evangelicals Owe People of Color in Trump’s America They Helped Create
We carry each other’s burdens now so we can cry out with one voice for eternity.
Diaspora Missions Diaspora Churches as Equal Partners in Mission
Hispanic, Korean, Chinese, and Nigerian churches embody the vitality and vibrancy of Global Christianity.
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No Evangelical Does Not Mean White Republican Who Supports Trump
Labels matter. So do definitions. Evangelicals are best defined by their beliefs.
Lovekindness A Post-Election Path for Christians in America
Democracy sees the value of dialogue for the common good.
Where do we go
Trumped American Politics Turned Upside Down
Evangelicals made Trump’s candidacy; now they need to help remake his presidency.
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Church seeks to meet the needs of unbelievers in southwest Washington State
Fruitful Near-Culture Church Planters A Qualitative Study Part 1
A survey of near-culture church planters
It is a fundamental principle of
An Interview with Presidential Candidate Evan McMullin on Why Evangelicals Should Not Vote for the Lesser of Two Evils
Independent candidate invites people of all faiths to join a new conservative movement
Weekend Edition - Cubs Win
Cubs beat Indians 8-7 in the 10th inning of the 7th game of the 2016 World Series
Diaspora Missions Who Is Sitting Behind You
Invite an international student to share a meal with your family.
The
Breaking the 200 Barrier Genesis Church in Mexico Missouri
Church seeks to meet the needs of a small town that is 70% unchurched.
Our
Diaspora Missions The Uncomplicated First Step of Entering the Other’s World
The first step can be learning to pronounce an unfamiliar name.
Suresh
Evangelicals This Is What It Looks Like When You Sell Your Soul For A Bowl Of Trump
When your ethics change based on wanting something to be one way or another (or one person to win or not), that's the definition of selling your soul.
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Evangelicals Across The Spectrum Are Clarifying Marriage As A Core Belief
For Evangelicals, same-sex marriage is not an "agree to disagree" issue.
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My
Diaspora Missions People on the Move in the Borderless World
As of the end of 2015, 65.3 million people were displaced.
In 2015, the
Diaspora Missions East Meets West and North meets South Reflections on Polycentric Missions
Christianity is not declining in the U.S., but is being ‘de-Europeanized.'
Why Evangelicals Dislike and Distrust Hillary Clinton So Much
To many Evangelicals, Mrs. Clinton is a perfect storm of divergent values, dismissive advocacy, and distrusted personality.
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Dont Waste the Opportunity 4 Reasons You Should Go Trick or Treating This Weekend
New poll asks "What are pastors telling their congregations?"
I know lots
Growing Young
Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church
3 Growing Needs in Missionary Education
Missionaries need a biblical, theological, and missiological foundation.
Breaking the 200 Barrier Cornerstone EFCA in Casper Wyoming
Church seeks to meet the needs of a community that often travels on the weekends.
Evangelicals are for Trump Clinton and Others
Party affiliation is a much stronger predictor of voting preferences than faith.
Want an Added Treat This Halloween Try Church Say America’s Pastors
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Rural Church Planting and Coaching Church Planters November CPLF Gathering
If you're a church planting leader in your denomination, you should join us for this gathering.
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Interview with Kent Shaw Executive Director of Harvest Bible Fellowship
"We want to plant 1,000 churches in our lifetime."
Kent, how would
3 Mistakes Churches Make When They Talk Money
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Missiologist, missionary, writer, teacher, and Church Growth specialist
I
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Co-founder and director of the Voices Project and college pastor at Kilns College
Evangelical Views of the 2016 Election Refusing to Play the Game Profaning the Idol of Presidential Politics
Author and professor will vote down-ballot, but will not vote for a candidate for president.
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Ed: The book
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National Evangelist for InterVarsity USA
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Managing Director of the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism
Last week, I
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He’s
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Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics
How do Christians
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I love the diversity of cultures, ages, and worship styles.
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Weekend Edition - October 7 2016
Refugees, pastor burnout, Evangelicals in exile, and more
Evangelical Campus Ministry InterVarsityUSA Decides Employees Should Hold Evangelical Beliefs on MarriagemdashInternet Explodes
Evangelical organizations employ people who share their core beliefs-- just like your church.
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Pastor and Immediate Past President of the Southern Baptist Convention prioritizes issues over candidates
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Ethics & Religion professor endorses Mr. Trump
Basically, there are
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Former National Association of Evangelicals board member endorses Mrs. Clinton.
100 Episodes on Church Planting and Multisite
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Those who are afraid to test their convictions will lose the moral high ground in calling non-Christians to test their own beliefs.
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If our churches have to be a little more uncomfortable to us insiders in order to reach even one lost soul for Christ, that’s a sacrifice we should all be willing to make.
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Church Hurt as a Barrier to Evangelism
How do we rebuild trust with those who have been deeply wounded by the church?
Evangelicals Republicans and a More Excellent Way on Refugees
Caring for refugees should be neither controversial nor partisan.
At the
Interview with John Richards
new Managing Director of the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism
Ed: John, tell me a little bit about yourself, your previous work experience and your family life, your background.
John: I’ve
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8 time-tested principles of church planting
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Five Fundamentals for an Evangelical Future
The sky isn’t falling for evangelicals
Many say it’s been a
Saturday is for Seminars - Moody Church IMPACT LCMC Annual Gathering
Join me in Chicago, South Carolina, or Colorado.
Lutheran Congregations
The State of The Church in America When Numbers Point To A New Reality Part 3
Before you dismiss research as unimportant, read this. If facts are our friends, then it's time we listen to them for the good of the Church in America.
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Why I Love Being Around Evangelists
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In the
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SBC Pastor Salaries Increase Paid Health Insurance Declines
Saturday Is For Seminars - Moody Church AACC Mega IMPACT
Join me at Moody Church, the AACC Mega National Conference, or IMPACT in the coming weeks.
Weekend Edition - September 8 2016
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Are You And Your Church Acting Like Sheep An Invitation To Correctional Ministry
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Skip the Endorsements in Church Say Most Americans
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Is something stopping you from starting a new church plant?
In every story
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Saturday Is For Seminars Capacity Rural Matters AACC Mega
I will be in Miami this Sunday and Chicago the next, and in Georgia in between. Join me if you are in these areas!
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Being There How To Love Those Who Are Hurting
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Ed: What is your
Discrimination That Is Necessary For A Civil Society a Response to David Gushee
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Before you preach one more sermon, stop and ask yourself these three questions.
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Regardless of if we are called specifically to be church planters, all of us are called to be ABOUT church planting.
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We must speak into religious liberty issues that protect the rights of those who believe differently than we do.
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It's been 11 years since Hurricane Katrina. And there is still much we can learn from that disaster.
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What We Can Learn From The Black Church When We Are Pushed To The Margins
The powerful, painful history of the Black Church has much to teach us as our culture continues to push the church to the margins of society.
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Saturday Is For Seminars CAPACITY and AACC Mega National Conference
Join me for a conference in Georgia or Texas, or on a Sunday morning at one of the churches I am preaching at in the coming weeks!
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Weekend Edition - August 26 2016
Four places of human flourishing, surviving cancer, learning from failure, church signs, and more!
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The Louisiana Flooding Part 3 On The Ground With Relief Agencies And How You Can Get Involved
More on what's happening and how you can help.
Ed: What is your
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Why Christians are uniquely suited to help in times of disaster.
Ed: Why
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Ed: How is your organization
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In order to truly flourish, pastors need authentic and safe friendships.
Before Flooding Louisiana With Help Read This
Suggestions that will help you help without causing unintentional harm.
Saturday Is For Seminars Church of the Beloved Jackson MS and Tennessee
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How Resources Changed My Mind
The books we read and allow to influence us hold great importance, for good or bad.
Evangelism in Post-Christian Western Europe Six Insights
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Research Few Pastors Asked to Perform Same-Sex Weddings Less Than Half Allow LGBT to Serve in Church
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An Invitation To Our First Billy Graham Center Vision Gathering
We are building a Center that is rock solid on a vision to build One Body of Christ that shows & shares Jesus well in our broken and hurting world. Join us August 25 in Jackson, MS, to learn more!
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Are We Talking Past Each Other 3 Tips For Talking Faith With Friends amp Neighbors
It is past time we return to the basics if we are to relate to those around us in a way they will understand who God is and what it means to follow Him.
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Saturday Is For Seminars Two Events Near Jackson MS and Reaching the Nations
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Church revitalization, honoring a family of five, Phil Ryken, church signs, and more!
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When The Church Becomes Complicit In Sin Lessons On Preventing and Combatting Sexual Abuse
God wants those institutions that bear His name to be holy in the secret places. Only then are they truly His.
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Evangelism should be a value that shapes all Christian academic institutions.
Saturday Is For Seminars Gideons Gospel Impact Conference and Missio Nexus
Join me at the Gideons Gospel Impact Conference and/or the Missio Nexus annual mission leaders conference.
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Leadership Legacies Why Character Trumps All
Good leaders are known for leading, encouraging, and caring for those in their organization.
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Jesus on the Job How Faith Mixes With Work Part 2
It is past time to have a robust conversation around integrating faith and learning.
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A return to biblical hospitality can open wide the doors for gospel witness to occur.
Americans Prefer to Talk About Politics Rather Than God
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Developing a Missional Response to Seismic Shifts in the Church
It’s time to stop holding on to yesteryear and start looking for ways to introduce Jesus to our dark world.
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Jesus on the Job How Faith Mixes With Work Part 1
It is time for us to see all work as vital to the growth of the Kingdom of God.
20 Truths from Family Life of a Christian Leader by Ajith Fernando
Joy is not complete until it is shared.
1. Belief is one of the basic
Weekend EditionmdashJuly 29 2016
Disaster Relief, Excuses, Sharing faith, Church signs, and more!
God in Our Midst
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Although a large
99 Essential Doctrines Christians Should Know
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The State of Evangelism–The Exchange Podcast 138
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Why You Should Use Stats in Ministry
Facts are our friends, and so are stats.
Those of you who know me know my
Don’t Be the Bottleneck
Effective lead pastors must learn how to lead larger.
I love helping
Saturday is for SeminarsmdashChurch Planting Leaders and The Defenders Apologetics Conference in Chicago
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20 Truths from The Church as Movement by JR Woodward and Dan White Jr
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Can a church building be culturally engaged?
"The medium is the message"
State of Evangelism with John Sorenson
On this episode of The Exchange with Ed Stetzer, Dr. John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, discusses the state of evangelism, research on evangelism trends, as well as myths and methods of evangelism. Also Pastor Derwin
Weekend EditionmdashJuly 22 2016
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Trends in Church Architecture Part 4
Here are seven "Third Places" churches have built in and for their communities.
Museum of the Bible–The Exchange Podcast 137
On this podcast of The Exchange with Ed Stetzer, Cary Summers, President of the Museum of the Bible, spoke with Ed about the 430,000-square-foot nonprofit museum currently under construction in Washington, D.C. In 2017. Also on the program Pastor
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Third Places are the new multi-purpose building.
At one point in the
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Evangelicals made Trump’s candidacy; now they need to help remake his presidency. Church seeks to meet the needs of unbelievers in southwest Washington State A survey of near-culture church planters It is a fundamental principle of
Independent candidate invites people of all faiths to join a new conservative movement Cubs beat Indians 8-7 in the 10th inning of the 7th game of the 2016 World Series Invite an international student to share a meal with your family. The
Church seeks to meet the needs of a small town that is 70% unchurched. Our
The first step can be learning to pronounce an unfamiliar name. When your ethics change based on wanting something to be one way or another (or one person to win or not), that's the definition of selling your soul. For Evangelicals, same-sex marriage is not an "agree to disagree" issue. Church seeks to meet the needs of the un-churched and de-churched. My
As of the end of 2015, 65.3 million people were displaced. In 2015, the
Christianity is not declining in the U.S., but is being ‘de-Europeanized.' To many Evangelicals, Mrs. Clinton is a perfect storm of divergent values, dismissive advocacy, and distrusted personality. New poll asks "What are pastors telling their congregations?" I know lots
Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church Missionaries need a biblical, theological, and missiological foundation. Church seeks to meet the needs of a community that often travels on the weekends. Party affiliation is a much stronger predictor of voting preferences than faith. If you're a church planting leader in your denomination, you should join us for this gathering. "We want to plant 1,000 churches in our lifetime." Kent, how would
Ministry leader wants to spread the biblical message of generosity in order to grow generous givers. Missiologist, missionary, writer, teacher, and Church Growth specialist I
The context of most of our cities today is increasingly urban. We live in dense
U.K. ministry leader explores evangelism's embarrassment, exclusivity, and entrepreneurial nature Co-founder and director of the Voices Project and college pastor at Kilns College Author and professor will vote down-ballot, but will not vote for a candidate for president. Senior Pastor of Concord Church in Dallas, TX Two years ago, a white
Teaching Pastor for Willow Creek Community Church Ed: The book
National Evangelist for InterVarsity USA Things have never been better and
Clinton supporter answers common Evangelical objections Managing Director of the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism Last week, I
Trump supporter answers common Evangelical objections What James MacDonald is saying to the Trump campaign. When Donald Trump
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I love the diversity of cultures, ages, and worship styles. I was not at
Join me in Chicagoland, North Carolina, or Nashville. Refugees, pastor burnout, Evangelicals in exile, and more Evangelical organizations employ people who share their core beliefs-- just like your church. Evangelical millenial minority chooses the Green Party My political
Women's Ministry Council Co-Founder is a long-time Libertarian. In the
Editor-in-Chief of Christ and Pop Culture wants to lay a foundation for a future conservative party Professor of New Testament Studies articulates the dilemma many Christians face in this election cycle Pastor and Immediate Past President of the Southern Baptist Convention prioritizes issues over candidates Ethics & Religion professor endorses Mr. Trump Basically, there are
Former National Association of Evangelicals board member endorses Mrs. Clinton. Ed Stetzer, Todd Adkins, and Daniel Im have answered over a hundred listener-submitted church planting questions. Those who are afraid to test their convictions will lose the moral high ground in calling non-Christians to test their own beliefs. If our churches have to be a little more uncomfortable to us insiders in order to reach even one lost soul for Christ, that’s a sacrifice we should all be willing to make. How do we rebuild trust with those who have been deeply wounded by the church? Caring for refugees should be neither controversial nor partisan. At the
new Managing Director of the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism Ed: John, tell me a little bit about yourself, your previous work experience and your family life, your background. John: I’ve
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Join me in Chicago, South Carolina, or Colorado. Before you dismiss research as unimportant, read this. If facts are our friends, then it's time we listen to them for the good of the Church in America. There are a number of things we can learn from our evangelist friends. I
Before you dismiss research as unimportant, read this. If facts are our friends, then it's time we listen to them for the good of the Church in America. Is something stopping you from starting a new church plant? In the
Before you dismiss research as unimportant, read this. If facts are our friends, then it's time we listen to them for the good of the Church in America. Join me at Moody Church, the AACC Mega National Conference, or IMPACT in the coming weeks. Rural America and Trump, evangelism, small groups, a couple of creative church signs, and more. How do we seek the flourishing of our city in such a way that contributes to the urban renewal happening all around us? Our biblical mandate requires us to care for the marginalized, including those impacted by crime. Is something stopping you from starting a new church plant? In every story
My interview with Erwin Lutzer on what it takes to survive, and thrive, during 30 years of ministry. Oftentimes, the spiritual practices of discernment and listening to the Holy Spirit—which inherently carry risks of subjectivity—get evicted from the Christian planning process. I will be in Miami this Sunday and Chicago the next, and in Georgia in between. Join me if you are in these areas! An interview with Dave Furman on his new book. Ed: What is your
Is it possible to embrace appropriate distinctions between social equality and uniformity of beliefs? Before you preach one more sermon, stop and ask yourself these three questions. Regardless of if we are called specifically to be church planters, all of us are called to be ABOUT church planting. We must speak into religious liberty issues that protect the rights of those who believe differently than we do. It's been 11 years since Hurricane Katrina. And there is still much we can learn from that disaster. The powerful, painful history of the Black Church has much to teach us as our culture continues to push the church to the margins of society. Join me for a conference in Georgia or Texas, or on a Sunday morning at one of the churches I am preaching at in the coming weeks! Four places of human flourishing, surviving cancer, learning from failure, church signs, and more! More on what's happening and how you can help. Ed: What is your
Imagine a church that considers its’ surrounding ‘neighbors’ and the future majority of our country in developing practices of worship. Why Christians are uniquely suited to help in times of disaster. What's happening and how you can help. In order to truly flourish, pastors need authentic and safe friendships. Suggestions that will help you help without causing unintentional harm. Join me in Chicago (IL), Jackson (MS), or Brentwood (TN) this coming week. The books we read and allow to influence us hold great importance, for good or bad. What can American Evangelicals learn from their European counterparts in regards to evangelism? Three simple and biblical ways to wisely engage with our neighbors and our culture, regardless of how difficult an issue is. We are building a Center that is rock solid on a vision to build One Body of Christ that shows & shares Jesus well in our broken and hurting world. Join us August 25 in Jackson, MS, to learn more! It is past time we return to the basics if we are to relate to those around us in a way they will understand who God is and what it means to follow Him. Join me at our first BGCE Vision Gathering & Dinner, the 242 Network, and Reaching the Nations Church revitalization, honoring a family of five, Phil Ryken, church signs, and more! It’s time to stop expecting millennials to show apathy to the call of evangelism, and train them to rise up to the call. There is a common idea today that young evangelicals are liberating themselves from conservatism, but is that true? God wants those institutions that bear His name to be holy in the secret places. Only then are they truly His. Evangelism should be a value that shapes all Christian academic institutions. Join me at the Gideons Gospel Impact Conference and/or the Missio Nexus annual mission leaders conference. Good leaders are known for leading, encouraging, and caring for those in their organization. It is past time to have a robust conversation around integrating faith and learning. A return to biblical hospitality can open wide the doors for gospel witness to occur. It’s time to stop holding on to yesteryear and start looking for ways to introduce Jesus to our dark world. It is time for us to see all work as vital to the growth of the Kingdom of God. Joy is not complete until it is shared. 1. Belief is one of the basic
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Effective lead pastors must learn how to lead larger. I love helping
CPLF and the Defenders Conference The next couple of weeks are a crazy
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Can a church building be culturally engaged? "The medium is the message"
Distractions, Work, a Diverse America, Church signs, and more!
Here are seven "Third Places" churches have built in and for their communities. Third Places are the new multi-purpose building. At one point in the
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