Tag: community

Discipleship, Leadership, Outreach

Finding Balance Between Evangelism and Discipleship

Balancing discipleship and evangelism is key to a thriving ministry. This year, I’m committed to reaching others while strengthening believers. Let’s refocus together!

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Communication, Leadership

HOW SHOWING AUTHORITY CAN MEAN ENDING THE DEBATE

We’ve all been there. We’ve found ourselves in the pressure cooker of debates and heated discussions. Some discussions are important and others very much less than important. They can take a serious toll on our time and energy.

Speaking with clarity and authority will always improve our ability to find a solution. However, if the discussion is going nowhere; sometimes speaking with authority means knowing when to end the debate.

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Discipleship, Leadership

WHEN THE CHURCH HITS THE PAUSE BUTTON ON PROGRESS AND GROWTH

Back in the day, small communities predominantly revolved around the community at large. Big city newspapers with big city stories ended up being more of an exciting read than a true sign of things to come.

People tended to cling to long-time traditions and an overall familiar way of life. The thought of new thoughts and new ways of life seemed distant and unrealistic. Those were the days when travel and communication were limited.

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Communication, Leadership

WHY I DITCH THE CHURCH OFFICE IN SEARCH OF THE COMMUNITY WELL

I’d like to expand on last week’s idea. The idea that coffee shops are the community wells of modern Western culture. Where’s your communities watering

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Coffee Chats, Communication

Why Coffee Shops Quench More Than My Thirst

Coffee shops and faith go hand in hand. They quench more than thirst—they offer a space for connection, reflection, and deep conversations.

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Coffee Chats, Communication, Discipleship, Ministry

How Coffee Shops Became the New Community Wells

Coffee shops are the modern-day community wells, creating spaces for relationships, ministry, and connection in small towns and beyond.

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Communication, Discipleship, Leadership, Ministry

How Church Is Moving From Buildings to Communities

From Church Buildings to Home-Based Ministry What’s home-based ministry? Allow me to give some background: When I was a kid, everything seemed to happen at

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Coffee Chats, Communication, Discipleship, Leadership, Ministry

Strengthening Bonds Over a Cup of Coffee

Meeting for coffee is about building relationships, not just enjoying a beverage.

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Church, Discipleship, Ministry, Outreach

The Connection Between Effective Outreach Ministry and Meeting Needs

Understanding effective outreach ministry through meeting physical, safety, and belonging needs in today’s shifting culture.

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Bible, Coffee Chats, NT

How Meeting For Coffee Could Be a Biblical Concept

In today’s world of abundant communication, the timeless tradition of meeting up for coffee remains an important aspect of everyday life.

While I’m a big fan of technology, admitting that most information is exchanged via text, email, and social media, there’s an undeniable difference when communicating over a good old cup of joe.

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Church, Discipleship, Leadership, Outreach

The Sobering Outcome for the Church that Loses an Evangelistic Focus

As I toured the facilities with the pastor, I started to realize how grim the situation was. It would take way more than a summer work team to turn this church around. It was a large property that resembled a ghost town of sorts; like time stopped a decade prior, when a large group of families just walked away all at once. The property was left to take care of itself. However, the facility wasn’t the problem.

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