A “Wow” experience—a brand—doesn't facilitate genuine relationships. It doesn’t build a family.
Tithing Dialogues - Why We're Wrong
Nope. This isn't a retraction. Our last blog, “What About Tithing?”, couldn’t have received a more varied response. With over 1000 folks reading it in just a couple days, we received a lot of feedback, both public and private. We sincerely appreciated all of it, positive and negative, and we simply want to respond to some of the dialogues here.
FAQ: What About Tithing?
Tithing is a touchy subject—a “sacred cow” of sorts—so…
Let’s toss caution to the wind and go there, shall we?
Why Do We Need Each Other?
If we are the "Body of Christ" then shouldn't we look like Him? The book of Ephesians even goes so far as to say that this body (the Church) is meant to embody the fullness of Christ—the spitting image of Jesus. So why don't we? Simply put, we need each other if we are ever going to come close to this reality!
The 3 Dimensions of Relationship
As imitators of Jesus, we are asking ourselves, “How did Jesus live in relationship? What life patterns did He demonstrate that we can follow?”
Dinner Church - 3 Things Learned In Year 1
With "Dinner Churches" starting to pop up throughout the US and Europe, we thought that sharing a handful of things we've learned along the way might be helpful. So without further introduction, here are 3 thing we learned in year one!
The Jesus Method (Part 2)
Cater to the majority's demands and their own perceived needs, and you get to keep your audience. The problem with this thinking is that it’s too small....
The Jesus Method (Part 1)
"Isn't it selfish of us to limit ministry to smaller expressions if we have the opportunity to gather large crowds? Why bother investing in only a few people if we can reach thousands?”
A Place At The Table
What struck us then was the simplicity — strangers welcomed to the table and community discovered over a shared meal. So we thought... "What if church was like that?"
3 Ways To Lead Your Kids In Worship
They're watching our every move and they'll learn how to relate to God through watching the way we relate to Him.