Referencing Daniel Im’s book, No Silver Bullets, Chad Farrand teaches us that discipleship is not a destination but a direction. Disciples only grow by the work of the Holy Spirit, but we can help people move toward Christ by identifying and helping to guide people through eight intertwined output goals. Watch today’s video to find out more!
The Tyranny of Approval
“Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.” (John 12:42-43) The struggle is real. As church/ministry leaders, we are constantly …
A Personal Look at ‘Perspectives’ – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 6: Episode 11
How do you even begin to answer the question, “What on earth does God want from me?” On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Pastor Adam Van Der Stoep and William “Ruggles” Church discuss how ‘Perspectives’ has been instrumental for each in answering that question.
LUMINEX LEARNING EVENT: The Future of Theological Education
Registration EXTENDED to Tuesday, March 19 (CLICK HERE!) How should church leaders be trained and educated? What is the role of the local church? What is the role of institutions of theological education — the Christian college and seminary? If Christians want to successfully carry out our mission of making disciples in the coming years, we must re-think how theological …
A Look at Perspectives
While it’s obvious that we ought to take a biblical approach to missions, it’s not so obvious as to what that really means. Perspectives is a 15-week class that unpacks all of that and more. It is a one-of-a-kind journey that is truly life changing. To learn more, listen to what Carolyn Ridder Hoffman has to say on today’s Whiteboard …
Growing Edges
“My effectiveness as a leader is directly related to my relationship with Jesus.” This is a phrase I have consistently kept in front of me for a number of years, now. I believe that statement is true… do you? Jesus says, “I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him he …
LUMINEX LEARNING EVENT: The Future of Theological Education
How should church leaders be trained and educated? What is the role of the local church? What is the role of institutions of theological education — the Christian college and seminary? If Christians want to successfully carry out our mission of making disciples in the coming years, we must re-think how theological education is done. The FREE event is ideal …
Take Jesus’ Message Seriously – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 6: Episode 9
In a recent study, the Fuller Institute found that 30% of churches failed to even mention the name of Jesus during a worship service! On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Anna Radcliffe talks about the need to take Jesus’ message seriously, and presents three specific ways that we can do so.