In Part 1 of this article, I proposed that evangelism/discipleship/multiplication does not have to be as complicated as we often make it. If you begin to live out the practices contained in that article, you will inadvertently start and multiply a missional community… It’s not rocket surgery! This intentional living can, has, and will produce a Kingdom movement… Jesus and His disciples …
Leading in Uncharted Territory (Transformational Leadership) – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 8: Episode 14
Today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video is part one of a two-part series on “Leading in Uncharted Territory” — based on Tod Bolsinger’s outstanding book Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory. In today’s video, Ben Kampmeier gives insight into how leadership transformation is intertwined with leading into uncharted territory. SAVE THE DATE! Reserve a spot for you (and other leaders …
Dine & Drive! Free Church Planter Event
Are you a church planter, or a future church planter? Are you a church leader with a desire to learn more about how to develop your leaders to become church planters? Are you planning to be at Exponential Chicago on November 5-6? If you answered “yes” to the questions above, please join us in Chicago for the first annual Luminex Dine & …
The Change Roller Coaster (Part 2) – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 8: Episode 13
Every person and every organization will go through change, whether we want to or not. On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, John Messer takes us through part TWO of the Change Rollercoaster, which encapsulates eight universal steps relating to change.
The Change Rollercoaster (Part 1) – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 8: Episode 12
Every person and every organization will go through change, whether they want to or not. On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, John Messer introduces us to part one of the Change Rollercoaster, which encapsulates eight universal steps relating to change.
Look for the F.A.C.T.S. – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 8: Episode 10
Recruiting church planters (and leaders in general) is vital, and there must be a method to our approach. But the biggest gains come when we go beyond recruiting and into the realm of cultivating. On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Bob Carlton shares why cultivating planters and leaders is vital, and how we can be successful in this area.
Unfinished Business
It never ceased to amaze me that no matter how hard I worked, how efficient I was, or how many tasks I completed there was always unfinished business on my ‘To-Do List.’ I suppose it was a good thing in that I was never at a loss for what to do. But it could also be frustrating as it easily …
Foundations of Discipleship – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 8: Episode 9
There are a multitude of approaches we can take toward discipleship, but underlying all of them are certain foundational elements. On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Rachel Reinink presents the foundational elements of discipleship, which are requisite for whatever approach we take.
Evangelism is NOT Rocket Surgery…
Evangelism (along with discipleship, and multiplication) does not need to be as complicated as rocket surgery, nor should it be something we are uncomfortable with. However, often just saying or hearing the word “evangelism” can bring up all kinds of fears or issues. I think most of the problems or fears begin when we make it harder than it needs to …
Events, Events, Events!
We are excited to share several upcoming events you might be interested in attending! We are directly involved in some of these events, others are sponsored by organizations we are blessed to partner with. All of these events align with our mission to develop leaders to start and strengthen churches. College Faculty and Alumni Scholar Day — Kuyper College Vos Chapel September …