The church is not meant to be a house built for Christ.
It is meant to be the house where Christ lives.
The Parable Jesus Told
Luke 6:46–49 — (CEV)
“Why do you keep on saying that I am your Lord, when you refuse to do what I say?
‘Anyone who co
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I’ve been asked why I don’t talk about salvation more.
I do—almost every day—if we’re defining it correctly. I just don’t use the church bulletin version.
Because salvation isn’
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Pursuing church growth destroys Social Capital. Pursuing churchgoer and community growth enhances it. Seeking the welfare of
Leonard Sweet
I’ve been collecting these contrasts for more than decades years — in sermon margins, on napkins, at 3am, in the middle of arguments I lost and a few I won. Some came from praying. So
In Part 1 of this series, we focused on OBSERVATION.
Correct interpretation and application are based on abundant observation. We
City Impact Roundtable: Insights & Ideas from Thought-Leaders & Practitioners
If you’re a Christian, you have a pretty good idea of what the gospel is. After all, you became a Christian by believing in it! But soo |
Jesus the Christ. Our Lord and Savior.
Raised! & Praised!
Present ~ Presciding ~ Preparing ~ Providing
In 21 brief videos, David Bryant takes you on an adventure to discover
the full extent of the supremacy of God’s
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Preface
Hey friends, Nijay here. Welcome to the ONE TRUE GOSPEL series. Everyone has a “gospel,” som |
Connected to Free ebook: "Rethinking Christian Unity"
+ The Parable of The Ice Cream Shop
The Parable of “God Only Knows”
There was a song written quietly, without fanfare.
Its melody was gentle.
Its words were simple.
Its heart was unmistakable
Here’s a tailored summary of the ChristNOW website – especially oriented for pastors, church leaders and those cultivating Christ-centered ministry – with reflections on how it might integrate into your b
Read more…PROFILE: MINI-COURSE: Reconstructing a Biblical Worldview
What problem does this lab address?
This mini-course addresses the often-unexamined role worldview plays in shaping Christian belief, interpretation, and ministry practice. It
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“My prayer is not for them alone.
I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message,
that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you
(Jesus, in John 17:21-22)
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“In John 17, Jesus pray
Read more…"One True Church; Different Expressions of the Spirit"
NOTE: Scroll these modules for content to teach from a fresh perspective
and questions to use in discussion/seminar settings
BONUS: Free ebook: "This Gospel: Rethinking Church Unity" ~ a colle
Read more…Leadership Lab ~ unLearning:
A Counter Intuitive but Essential Step Forward
The path forward requires:
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Your Inquiry Journey
PROLOGUE
PRELUDE: The Parable of the Ice Cream Shop
ONE ~ Why Reassess?
TWO ~ What Do We Mean By “This Gospel”?
THREE ~ The Gospel and Mission Today
FOUR ~ The State of Our (dis) Union
PROFILE: Assess Your Prayer Culture ~ 11 Practices of Praying Churches
What problem does this lab address?
This lab addresses the gap between a church that includes prayer in its activities and a church whose culture is truly saturated with prayer.
