On today’s Whiteboard video, Chris Hall talks about what it means to apply a “root to fruit” approach to discipleship. The phrase comes from Gospel Fluency, by Jeff Vanderstelt, and has great significance for individual Christians and for churches who are passionate about raising up disciples of Jesus Christ.
Covenantal Leadership Through a Leadership Covenant
The following is taken from Faith-Based: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Strategic Planning in the Church, by Michael Gafa: I have found that having a well discerned, easy to understand Leadership Covenant is a great way to uphold core values and biblical truths in tandem with promoting cohesion and unity in Christ. The Leadership Covenant example that follows is one I have …
The Future of Theological Education – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 7: Episode 6
On today’s Whiteboard video, Branson Parler touches on the need for churches to play a key role (partnership with Christian colleges and seminaries) in developing leaders. Watch the video to learn more — and be sure to check out the Master of Ministry program offered by Kuyper College.
Up, In, and Out – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 7: Episode 5
Isaiah’s encounter with God (Isaiah 6) provides a pattern for spiritual maturity — both for individuals and for churches. On today’s Whiteboard video, Mike Van Kampen teaches on the significance of the “Up, In, and Out.”
The Sent Sender!
I love getting packages! I love sending packages! Thankfully for me, internet shopping and ordering have made sending and receiving packages more popular than ever. Did you know… FedEx sends 6.9 million packages per day. UPS Sends 15.8 million packages per day. USPS Sends 1.8 million packages per day. 25 million packages are sent EVERY DAY, just from these three …
Multi-Tiered Budgeting – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 7: Episode 4
On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Mike Gafa talks about multi-tiered budgeting, which takes into account the dual realities that while God meets our needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus, God can also do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine. Check out the video to learn more!
The Meaning We Make – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 7: Episode 3
On today’s Whiteboard video, Scott Lokers talks about “The Meaning We Make,” a concept Scott learned from Jim Herrington and Trisha Taylor. The meaning we make, relative to the events and experiences we have, lead us to be either empowered or dis-empowered. Watch the video to learn more!
L.U.V.I. – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 7: Episode 2
On today’s Whiteboard, Ben Kampmeier presents a concept he first learned from Bob Bouwer (Lead Pastor of Faith Reformed Church, Dyer, IN). “L.U.V.I.” can make all the difference for navigating through difficult conversations!
Unlearn What You Have Learned – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 7: Episode 1
On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Greg Brower asks the question, “How do we unlearn old mental models so that we can begin to learn how to reach the culture of today with the unchanging Gospel of Jesus Christ?” Watch the video to find out how!
Is it I, Lord?
“When it was evening, he reclined at the table with the twelve. And as they were eating, he said, ‘Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.’ And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him one after another, ‘Is it I, Lord?’” (Matthew 26:20-22) Jesus’ disciples got so many things wrong! Consider… after Jesus …