How Not to Revive the Church
It’s the best of times to be Jesus. And the worst of times to be his church. Larry’s a prime example. I met him through his girlfriend, a member of my congregation. Fresh out… How Not to Revive the Church
7 Things I Learned in 30 Days of Silence: #7 Wholeness Comes from the Whole Gospel
When Ignatius devised the Spiritual Exercises, he had a lot of options. As he labored to create an experience, a “boot-camp,” that could lead clergy and laity to significantly deeper spiritual lives, he… 7 Things I Learned in 30 Days of Silence: #7 Wholeness Comes from the Whole Gospel
A Greater Gospel (1 Cor. 15)
You may remember that Eric and I began 2013 at Highland with a series about challenges facing the American church. The series was called “Fault Lines.” We took up some of the latest studies detailing how the church in America is losing its impact and influence. Scores of books and articles are being published about this loss of impact and influence.
I was reminded about this a few months ago when I hosted an event for a ministry called Mission Alive. We reported these sober findings: 4,000 churches will close this year; and only 2.3% of churches are growing thru conversion. There’s little doubt that the church in America is losing its impact and influence.
The question is: what do we do about it? How can the church regain its influence and impact in the world? What is the solution?A Greater Gospel (1 Cor. 15)
Why the Restoration Movement Needs a Gospel Revival
The Need for Restoration My friends Jonathan Storment in Abilene, TX and Josh Ross in Memphis, TN have been speaking and writing a lot about restoration. I, like they, minister among a tribe of… Why the Restoration Movement Needs a Gospel Revival