I picked up a book that I started reading when part of the staff of another church, The Trellis and the Vine by Marshall and Payne. So far, I'm loving it. It reminds me of the first time I picked up Total Church by Timmis and Chester; I'm reading my own thoughts back along with several additions. Here are … Continue reading The Trellis and The Vine – Chapter 3 Excerpts
Why Not Pray for the Lost?
Most people miss the message of Ephesians 6:10-24 because they read their own experience into the passage not taking Paul's experience into account. This message attempts to gain a Paul's eye view of spiritual warfare.
The Gospel Makes Disciples of Jesus
Here is a great video of Jeff Vanderstelt sharing at the Verge Conference about the holistic nature of making disciples through the proclamation of the gospel.
Everyday Evangelism
Every person has their own gospel. Helping them evaluate it in light of the gospel of Christ, is a great way to transition from daily conversation to evangelism.
Hidden and Harsh
If God wants us to believe in him, why is he so hard to recognize? If God loves us, why is life so hard? Click the picture at right to find the ancient answer to these modern questions.
Are Your Bowels Full Like Jesus?
Here is a 14 minute video of Neil Cole speaking at the 2010 Verge Conference on making and multiplying disciples out of the gut-level compassion of Christ. <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15288008">Neil Cole: Making and Multiplying Disciples</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/vergenetwork">Verge Network</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
Holistic Holiness
We become more like the Son of God as the Father's seed develops within our being. Sharing life in community enables that development.
Pleasant Street is Gone 