Millennial Christians, and a good number of seekers among their generation, are gravitating to churches where the teaching and preaching is given a high priority. They are attracted to churches whose focus is not only on the members, but on the community and the world. Inwardly focused congregations will not see many Millennials in their churches.
Ten Ways Millennials Are Shaping Local Congregations Today
by Thom Rainer They are the largest generation in history. In the United States alone, they number more than 78 million, even larger than the seemingly ubiquitous Boomers. They are the Millennials. They are changing our nation, our world, and our churches. For the purpose of today’s post, I want to focus on changes they […]
October is Zombie Preparedness Month in Kansas
Reminding readers that September is National Preparedness Month, and that, given what’s happening in the world today (Ebola, ISIS, terrorism, riots, Enterovirus, etc.), there’s no time like the present to be better prepared than you are. I think so. Kansas Governor Sam Brownback agrees! Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is scheduled to sign a proclamation Friday that will […]
The Three Most Dangerous Lies
3. There is no God. 2. There is no devil. And, the number one most dangerous lie of all –
10 Things You Should Know About the Financial Leaders in Your Church
There are dozens of misconceptions swirling around when it comes to connecting with financial leaders in the church today. Some church leaders feel like they have nothing in common with financial leaders. Others are afraid that beginning a discussion with them about money will drive them away from the church. These ideas prevent church leaders […]
Ebola’s Warning for an Unprepared America
by Scott Gottlieb & Tevi Troy Dr. Gottlieb, an American Enterprise Institute resident fellow, is a former Food and Drug Administration deputy commissioner (2005-07). He also advises medical-products companies. Mr. Troy, president of the American Health Policy Institute, is a former deputy secretary of Health and Human Services. Mark also this: Sierra Leone shut down: […]
How to Build a Chapel in a Day – Without a Single Nail
On July 5, Kolomenskoye Park was the scene of the Russian Field (Russkoye Polye) Slavic Culture Festival, dedicated to the 700th anniversary of the birthday of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh. The festival’s main aim was to acquaint visitors with ancient Russian culture and show them how Russians’ ancestors lived, as well as building a […]
How To Master the OODA Loop
by Bret & Kate McKay I have been a student and advocate of the OODA loop for many years. It has real application and value in missions, Church planting, even understanding what to do (and what not to) in hostile cultural surroundings. I recommend it to any and every student of mission and homiletics. Here’s why. John […]
I Tried So Hard…
by C.S. Lewis “No man knows how bad he is till he has tried very hard to be good.” Source: “Mere Christianity”
The Ultimate Career
by C.S. Lewis “The homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only – and that is to support the ultimate career. “ Source: “Collected Letters of C. S. Lewis” (2006)