Here’s a new reality, new people connect more slowly than in the past and disconnect more quickly than we’ve previously experienced. It’s a double-edged sword.
Read MoreJeremiah continues his prophecy and tells the Israelites to involve their children in marriage ceremonies and to increase in number. We are talking about generational impact in the city – our evangelism must produce transformation and change that will be seen for generations in the city.
Read MoreYou might be thinking that city evangelization is no different than in the suburbs or rural areas, but you’d be wrong. How do we make Christlike disciples of people that live a fast-paced life and don’t have time for Jesus? How do we create relationship and gain the trust of someone that works 7 days a week? What does hope look like in the midst of substance abuse, gangs and poverty?
Read MoreWhat good is training if the missionaries do not have a deep desire to love the downcast and brokenhearted around them? That is something we cannot teach or motivate into them.
Read MoreChanging the world with the Gospel of Jesus is less likely to happen using traditional methods with every passing year.
Read MoreIt is clear that our whole region needs a genesis and it will not come solely because of a dedicated volunteer missionary force.
Read MorePeople want to go to a church where they’re challenged by something bigger than themselves and where their gifts are being used to further that cause.
Read MoreI think God has a goal in mind for the city, just like my daughter had a goal for her cupcakes. God’s goals require his favorite instrument, the Church.
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