You did it! You identified genuine needs, gathered people and resources together and dedicated a significant amount of time to serve community. No doubt your contribution was valuable and much appreciated. But there is one thing that most people forget to do when they serve community and it can make ... Read More about One Thing Most People Forget When They Serve Community
Two Questions to Help You Grow
Reflection on scripture is the number one catalyst for spiritual growth. This is true for those who are close to Jesus and those who are far away. There are many ways in which we can study scripture. Here are two simple questions that will help you grow. What struck you the most? One of the ... Read More about Two Questions to Help You Grow
Tips to Help You Create and Send Leaders From Your Small Group
There is nothing like reproducing new life through Jesus by giving birth to new small groups. It can be hard, but well worth it! Here are a few tips that I hope will serve you well as you continue cultivating new small group communities. Foster a new small group leader. One of the ways we ... Read More about Tips to Help You Create and Send Leaders From Your Small Group
More Than A Cause
An energetic group of fifth and sixth graders (aka Studio 56), spent part of their Friday at Project 66 Food and Resource Center. Throughout the day they sorted through donations and lifted boxes. It was hot, sweaty and tiring work, but they knew it was all for a good cause. The supplies would go to ... Read More about More Than A Cause
One Thing that is NOT Your Responsibility
Have you ever shared Jesus with someone who doesn't know Him and felt as though it was your responsibility to make sure they "get it?" Are you frustrated by the time and energy you pour into others with little evidence that it's making a difference? You're not alone. It's hard not to get wrapped up ... Read More about One Thing that is NOT Your Responsibility
Creating the Space to Care for One Another
Hurry is costly. It keeps us from engaging with the world around us and undermines our ability to care for one another. When we run from one thing to the next, trying to squeeze every ounce out of life, we are unable to respond to the needs around us and we miss the opportunity to share new life ... Read More about Creating the Space to Care for One Another
4 Steps to Help You Create and Send Leaders
The core practice to create and send leaders is challenging but absolutely necessary. The new life we have through Jesus is not meant to begin and end in us. We are called to reproduce our life and leadership in others. Jesus spent the bulk of his ministry creating and sending leaders. He ... Read More about 4 Steps to Help You Create and Send Leaders