Do you ever ponder what God has made you to be, or might be making you to become? I know in my heart, as certain as I know anything in this life, that God made each of you reading this post for something wonderful and incredible. Ephesians 3:20 says God is “able to do immeasurably more than all we ask …
Developing a Leadership Pathway – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 6: Episode 3
Developing a Leadership Pathway is essential for every church (and organization). The essence of Leadership Development is to lead others into growing levels of complexity, and a viable Leadership Pathway is a prerequisite. On today’s Whiteboard video, Josh Wall leads us through the framework of a Leadership Pathway. Want to enlist Josh or another of our Luminex team members to …
Church Optimization – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 6: Episode 2
The Luminex approach to church optimization involves three essential steps: an initial conversation an assessment a go-forward plan On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Scott Lokers describes the approach in more detail, and offers an invitation to have Luminex assist your church or ministry.
Luminex: A New Vision for a New Year – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 6: Episode 1
Luminex is excited to go deeper and wider in 2019! On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Mike Gafa presents a new vision for a new year while touching on a variety of Luminex products and services that work to develop leaders to start and strengthen churches.
SPECIAL EVENT: An Afternoon with Ed Stetzer
In today’s society, there are too many examples of those claiming to follow Christ being caustic, divisive, and irrational — contributing to dismissals of the Christian faith as hypocritical, self-interested, and politically co-opted. What has happened in our society? Ed Stetzer, author of the book Christians in the Age of Outrage, will be applying his research-based insights for us as …
The Intersection of Faith, Wisdom, and Prayer – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 5: Episode 15
On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Mike Gafa teaches us how a combination of faith, wisdom, and prayer is essential for making critical or difficult decisions. Watch the video to learn more!
Systems Thinking for Church Leaders
On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, John Messer describes how systems-thinking helps leaders get to reality when what’s real lies beneath the surface. John explains how the common tendency to go for a “quick fix” almost always leads to unintended consequences. Watch today’s video to learn more… but don’t stop there! Be sure to register for the December 12 Luminex Training Event …
Following God’s Leading in Prayer
I was recently in a gathering of pastors and prayer leaders where the main speaker posed the question, “What is Jesus doing in heaven right now?” His answer: “He’s praying!” Hebrews 7:25 says “… he (Jesus) always lives to intercede for those who come to God through him.” That realization should be of extraordinary inspiration to us as we too …
Recognizing God’s Voice
On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Karla Van Otteren expresses her belief that “50% of hearing God is simply paying attention.” Karla gives valuable insight into hearing God’s voice, making the point that while God is always speaking, so many of us are not equipped to hear His voice. Are YOU interested in breaking through the barriers that keep us from hearing …
Prepare, Equip, Inspire
What if instead of simply recruiting volunteers, we were intentional to prepare people to serve, equip people to serve, and inspire people to serve? In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Greg Brower explains why preparing, equipping, and inspiring can make all the difference.