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April 7, 2020 Easter in the time of Covid19It doesn’t seem appropriate or even natural to celebrate a holiday in a moment like the one we...
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March 26, 2020 Faith OnlineWord travels faster in our world than it ever has before, thanks to technology. Through the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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March 3, 2020 Empowering laityConnecting a group of people to its purpose starts with leaders. We’re tempted to talk more about the...
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February 4, 2020 The best time to investFrom the day a child is born until they turn 18, there are about 940 weeks. When they’re...
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January 21, 2020 Do family managed ministries work?Sometimes we have the BEST conversations via email. We send weekly Drucker insight emails to our entire staff....
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January 14, 2020 Thoughts from recoveryLast month I had to have a total knee replacement. Being in recovery means I have had a...
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November 5, 2019 Theology of WorkMany organizations I consult for are facing the same struggle. They’ve hit a wall and can’t figure out...
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October 25, 2019 Kanye: let the Rappers cry outBut some of the Pharisees among the crowd said, “Teacher, rebuke your followers for saying things like that!”...
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October 1, 2019 I DOWords and their interpretations are incredibly important to those in the law profession. So imagine my struggle to...
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September 10, 2019 Prayer and LeadershipHurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas last week, and then set its sights on Florida and the OneHope office....
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August 20, 2019 City: The world’s most challenging mission fieldYour world is becoming increasingly urban. The increasing trend toward urbanization is both a national and a global...
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June 11, 2019 The Book for All GenerationsMy friends, Michael and Lauren McAfee, are inviting people to engage with God’s Word through their new book,...
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May 13, 2019 Higher education and its role in higher callingThe underhandedness has been going on for ages. However, the world sat up and took notice when the...
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March 27, 2019 The Church Needs to be a Conduit for Healing in the Wake of TragedyMy heart aches for the family and friends of the two Parkland shooting survivors who took their own...
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February 26, 2019 Bringing Clarity to 21st Century Missions"When everything is mission, nothing is mission." This Stephen Neill quote elicited a positive wave of wows, yesses,...
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February 12, 2019 How the Church can support those who are sufferingThe evangelical world needs to refocus how we see and embrace those who are oppressed and suffering. We...
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January 22, 2019 Why churches and ministries need to invest in innovationPhil Cooke is one of the most fearless pioneers of innovating mainstream ministry that I know. It’s a...
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December 24, 2018 All the Good NewsReflecting on the close of 2018, this C. S. Lewis quote comes to mind, “There are far better...
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November 21, 2018 Thanksgiving thoughts 2018I get nostalgic around Thanksgiving. This year finds me thinking back to my childhood on the mission...
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November 5, 2018 10 things Church leaders need to know about Gen ZQuiz! 1. Gen Z is currently made up of: a. Newborn to 18 year olds b. age 4...
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October 23, 2018 10 Biblical truths Gen Z needs right nowSad to hear that we have lost a great hero of the faith in Eugene Peterson. We will...
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September 25, 2018 What it looks like to be Spirit LedI was recently with the youngest Megachurch pastor in America and asked him what excited and concerned him....
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September 4, 2018 6 Ways to Improve Your Youth Ministry Assessment[Tweet "Assessment should be more Fitbit than report card"] There was a moment of silence as these words...
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August 21, 2018 Planning for agilityIn preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. -Dwight D....
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July 10, 2018 Grandparents taking on the role of parents (Lost generation raising the left behind generation)You know when you get a new car, all of a sudden you start to see the same...
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June 19, 2018 Chris Pratt’s MTV Generation award speechWhile accepting MTV’s Generation Award, Chris Pratt shared an unexpected message from an unlikely stage. "Being the Generation...
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June 8, 2018 Rewrite the endingLost too soon This week was painful as we mourn the loss of two exceptionally creative artisans in...
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June 4, 2018 Unlikely but undaunted: Sylvia Walker, pioneer womanAn incredible woman of God has gone home to be with her Lord. Today is the memorial service...
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April 24, 2018 Grandpa, Gaga and GodAt Christmas, Kim and I were gifted with the knowledge that we are going to become grandparents! Our...
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March 27, 2018 The ‘Black Panther’ quote no one is talking aboutThe blockbuster Marvel superhero movie Black Panther is breaking all kinds of records. Rife with deeply thoughtful writing...
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March 13, 2018 The Changing face of education in the US and how it’s impacting the faith of children“Our kids learn within a system of education devised for a world that increasingly does not exist.”[1] Technology...
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February 21, 2018 Billy Graham’s Incredible LegacyThis morning we got word that Rev. Billy Graham went to his heavenly home. One of the most godly...
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February 6, 2018 How screens are killing teensNot only am I fascinated by trends, I believe they hold predictive indicators. When studied, these trends allow...
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January 23, 2018 A strong call to believers in the wake of #MeTooSeems like I can’t pick up my phone without another headline of a leader accused of sexual misconduct....
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January 16, 2018 Praying with my eyes openI started 2018 with fasting and prayer. During an early prayer time, I felt God calling me to...
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January 9, 2018 Leading through changeOnce your organization has been “steady” or has experienced growth and momentum in any area, it’s time to...
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October 10, 2017 6 Myths About ResearchI think research scares most people. However, we have found that research is revelatory and vital.
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October 3, 2017 Why I Schedule Study BreaksOver the years, I have found that if I schedule time on my calendar in which to study...
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September 26, 2017 What’s Next for the Church in Cuba?Hurricane Irma devastated the island of Cuba. While relief efforts are ramping up to rebuild, it’s imperative that...
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September 19, 2017 First Responders: The Local Church Aids Recovery from Harvey and IrmaIn response to any crisis, there is always a need for hope. What better hope to offer after...
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September 12, 2017 The Importance of ResearchWhen it comes to research, some is always better than none. You have to start somewhere, even if...
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September 5, 2017 What We Are Learning From Todd and Julie MullinsKim and I are constantly on the lookout for other couples who honor and compliment each other to...
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August 29, 2017 Collaboration: How To Boost Success In 2018Increasingly as we’re seeing ministries work to overcome these barriers, many end up self-reflecting and returning to their...
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August 22, 2017 Mom, the ‘One’Hope, and the PresenceFrance is my favorite place in the world. However, after losing my mom two years ago, it’s now...
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August 13, 2017 Why The Church Can’t Be Colorblind After CharlottesvilleWhen tragedies happen and the topics of race and equality come up, people tend to say things like,...
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August 8, 2017 6 lessons I learned from #BigFootI tore my Achilles playing tennis at the start of this year and had to have full reconstructive...
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August 3, 2017 What I Learned from Phil CookePhil and I have worked together for many years on multiple joint projects around the globe. He’s one...
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July 25, 2017 The Cheerios MomentWith the impact of the Internet and rapid innovations in technology, these Cheerios moments are happening at younger...
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July 18, 2017 5 Essentials for Marketplace MissionsThere’s been a huge shift in how business and missions intertwine. No longer can missionaries simply plan to...
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July 11, 2017 When You Can’t Fix What’s BrokenWe wonder why God has chosen to bless someone else, but not me or the church or ministry...
