Andy Stanley: The Church Can Be Deep and Wide
A little over a year ago, Angie and I started planting Grace Hills Church in northwest Arkansas, and one of our biggest hopes is that… Read More »Andy Stanley: The Church Can Be Deep and Wide
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Getting Explicit About the Gospel
Rick Warren said, “If you read only one book this year, make it this one. It’s that important.” The gospel is a message that never… Read More »Getting Explicit About the Gospel
Why Grace Hills Church Is In Jeopardy
Grace Hills Church is eleven Sundays old, officially, and about eight months old, unofficially. And we’re in trouble. If we don’t do something, all of… Read More »Why Grace Hills Church Is In Jeopardy
What Good Is Your Church Anyway?
I recently read the quote of a skeptical unbeliever that stopped me in my tracks… The church is a parasite. It owns the best property,… Read More »What Good Is Your Church Anyway?
Planting a Church? Plant a Teaching Hospital
That phrase – “teaching hospital” – jumped out at me during a recent conversation with Geoff Surratt, Pastor of Church Planting at Saddleback Church. As… Read More »Planting a Church? Plant a Teaching Hospital
Rick Warren On the Most Important Thing Your Church Will Ever Do
I was thrilled when I receive Pastor Rick Warren’s article for this past week’s issue of the new Pastor’s Toolbox. I’m not sure if it’s… Read More »Rick Warren On the Most Important Thing Your Church Will Ever Do
Building a Core Group vs. Gathering a Launch Team
Missional leaders understand that there is no faster way to expand the Kingdom of God than planting new indigenous churches, even in communities where established… Read More »Building a Core Group vs. Gathering a Launch Team