For the last 6 years my wife and I have been leading missional communities. During this same span we have coached and trained over 100 other leaders to lead Missional Communities in their context. As we reflect upon this journey there are a few things that come to mind that stand out as essential for… Continue Reading→
Sending Capacity of New Faith Communities: The Edge, Jacksonville, NC
EDGE Blog: Sending Forth “Given the choice of demographics, I would prefer to launch a church in a transient culture,” … said no church planter ever! As it goes for the missional pioneer, there are enough perilous pitfalls, impediments, and landmines already lurking behind every pew without the unwelcomed addition of a mass exodus portal… Continue Reading→
A Community on Mission
The nature and mission of a missional community is to get messy for Jesus Christ. We are to be recklessly excellent in living out our cruciform life in love with God and loving our neighbors. During the summer of 2008 my wife and I visited London. If anyone visits London, they will notice that they… Continue Reading→
Michael Slaughter: Christmas Is Not Your Birthday
Well known pastor and author, Mike Slaughter, mounted the stage to share his and his congregation’s experience in biblical mission and ministry of the church: “Why does God let people starve? God doesn’t, we do.” M. Slaughter Should a person deceive God? Yet you deceive me. But you say, “How have we deceived you?” With your tenth-part… Continue Reading→