The hit comedy show on ABC called “Modern Family” is reflective of modern urban American culture. Below is a short … Read More
How do you have Communion in a church where people belong who don’t believe?
The first week of Verve we passed around gold communion trays that had cups of juice and broken up pieces … Read More
Live Hangout with John Burke discussing Mud and the Masterpiece
Below is the recording from today’s Google+ Hangout with John Burke. For more info, or to buy the book: Mud … Read More
Leadership Dream Crushers
If you’re leading people spiritually, you will be opposed. That’s a simple truth I have to remind myself of often. … Read More
Free Book Summaries!
I love to read books, but don’t have enough time to read all the books I want to read. A … Read More
Generosity :: Feeds
Pastor Ron Klabunde, President of Replenish Community Foundation, is a great friend of ELI and Cultivate. He shared this Replenish … Read More
What If Every Church Became a Church Planting Church?
There are approximately 350,000 churches in the US. This number has stabilized in recent years, with estimates that even though … Read More
Spiritual Vitality
“We actually slander and dishonor God by our very eagerness to serve Him without knowing Him.” – Oswald Chambers “I … Read More
Defining "Home" for a Missional Family
“Daddy, what is our address?” That was me asking the question after four years of living out of … Read More
Setting the Bar
I attended a very small Jr. High School. One of the benefits was anyone who was willing, got to play … Read More