Today’s guest post comes to us from Scot McKnight, a recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. Scot has also authored more than fifty books and is the Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lombard, IL. Evidently Justin Bieber — somewhere, I don’t know where — said going to church makes a person … Read More
$14 Two Day Sale – Break the cycle of week-to-week preaching planning
I recently surveyed a group of senior pastors to find out, “How far in advance do you plan your preaching?” Any guesses on the results? Not surprisingly – over half are living week to week. And only 10% are planning more than 4 months out. Well it’s time to stop the unnecessary weekly stress! There is a much better way. If … Read More
McGavran Monday – Corporate Christianization
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “In leading peoples to become Christian, the Church must aim to win individuals in their corporate life. The steady goal must be the Christianization of the entire fabric which is the people, or large enough parts of it that the social life of the individual … Read More
On Affliction – A Saturday Quote
“I would go to the deeps a hundred times to cheer a downcast spirit. It is good for me to have been afflicted, that I might know how to speak a word in season to one that is weary.” -Charles Spurgeon
AMG takes an ad out for Christ
This post comes to us from Katey Hearth, a writer at Mission Network News. MNN is the broadcast ministry of Cornerstone University that reports on the work of mission agencies and relief organizations around the world. What do you do when you can’t openly speak about the Gospel? Well, you put it in a newspaper ad. At least that’s what AMG … Read More
LAST CHANCE – Only 2 times left for my FREE Preaching Calendar Webinar!
This is it – the LAST DAY of my ALL NEW Free “Planning Your 2016 Preaching Calendar” webinar! Due to my schedule, I will NOT be able to do a replay. However, you still have TWO FINAL OPPORTUNITIES today to join in – once at 11:00am ET and again at 2:00pm ET. This has been the largest webinar this year – you can … Read More
Starts today – ALL NEW free 2016 Preaching Calendar Webinar!
As a multi-site pastor preaching over 40 times a year, I know the weekly grind of preaching week in and week out. I’d like to walk you month-by-month through the specifics of the 2016 calendar to help you plan your preaching in advance! This valuable 90-minute training will literally: Save you HOURS of planning time Help you relieve stress Increase … Read More
McGavran Monday – The Essential Task of Mission
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “These good deeds must, of course, be done, and Christians will do them. I myself was doing many of them. But they must never replace the essential task of mission, discipling the peoples of Earth.” – Donald McGavran Secure your copy of the book at … Read More
Happy 97th Birthday to Billy Graham!
“The men who followed Jesus were unique in their generation. They turned the world upside down because their hearts had been turned right side up.” – Billy Graham
9 Reasons We Must Connect our Churches with Cities
Today’s guest post comes to us from Chuck Lawless, Professor of Evangelism and Missions and Dean of Graduate Studies at Southeastern University. Even if you have no interest in urban settings and ministries, I plead with you to continue to read this post. We are called to get the gospel to all peoples of the world (Matt. 28:18-20), and we … Read More