There are a handful of questions most potential church planters ask. Some are personal: “Is God really calling me to … Read More
"Do I want to be like you?"
Out of Ur posted this clip from David Kinnaman earlier this week. He describes a growing “indifference” to Christian faith. … Read More
Stories of Sifting
Ever feel a bit shaken, like you’re being sifted? You are not alone! Our friends at Exponential have lauched a … Read More
Are We Reproducing Mice or Elephants?
It takes 616 days for an elephant to reproduce. Only 19 days for a mouse. Which means that in the … Read More
How Should We Treat Tax Collectors (And Others Like Them)?
There is a passage in the Bible that I think I’ve misunderstood for years. “If your brother or sister sins, … Read More
Out of the Culture – Missional Realities for Small Groups
If you are a church that is missionally living in the culture then you must be prepared for who you … Read More
7 Ways to Catalyze Community
Last month I shared some of the principles from Not Like Me at the Organic Outreach Conference. Here are seven … Read More
14 Principles for Missional Living with John Burke
At a training event sponsored by In the City For the City, a group of Austin area pastors and ministry leaders, … Read More
Talent Isn't Enough
Recently watched the documentary Pearl Jam 20by Cameron Crowe (I love you Cameron Crowe!), and I thought it had a … Read More
3 Habits for Raising Your Cultural IQ
We don’t live in an Acts 2 environment – where you can stand in the public forum and say, “Repent … Read More