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January 5, 2015 Millennials and the churchGoogle “millennials” and more than 9 million results immediately appear. They’re a hot topic, being scrutinized from every angle....
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December 26, 2014 2014 Retrospective: looking back and summing upLast year I did a top 10 list of the most popular posts on my blog. But 2014 has...
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November 25, 2014 Ferguson on FireI'm reluctant to speak to an issue as raw and sensitive as the events that have unfolded in...
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November 10, 2014 Tension vs. Stress: the Good, the bad and the BiblicalIn part 1, we learned that God established the principle of tension in our world, but forbade stress....
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November 3, 2014 Tension vs. Stress: the Good, the bad and the Biblical – Part 1Tension vs. Stress What comes to mind when you hear the word tension? Anxiety? Blood Pressure? Stress? Many...
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October 30, 2014 Ebola: the Disease of IsolationThe first reports of the Ebola virus in West Africa broke in March of this year.[1] Rumors and...
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October 27, 2014 The future of fundraising: a lesson from KickstarterA co-worker asked me to explain the secret behind the success of Kickstarter using only two words. I came up...
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October 23, 2014 Hope Delivered: Blanca’s StoryBecause we do follow-up research after launching a program or distributing a product, we gather not only statistics,...
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October 20, 2014 Oh, Canada! Recent study reveals “alarming” statistics about Canadian Bible engagementA recent study revealed alarmingly apathetic Bible reading trends among Canadians. The findings hit social media with a...
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October 13, 2014 Top 10 youth dense countries we work inSometimes our mission of “God’s Word, Every Child” prompts the question, “why children?” The tone varies from honest...
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October 9, 2014 A Christian Theology of ChildrenI believe children are one of the world’s most valuable treasures. I know it doesn’t really matter what...
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October 6, 2014 Why Children?When we share our tagline, of God’s Word, Every Child, sometimes people ask whether or not it’s important...
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October 2, 2014 The 5 most powerful prayers at our ministryA friend sent me a blog on prayer and said, “hey, you should read this!” So I did....
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September 29, 2014 Use your time wiselyWhen it comes to time, I’m neither a pre-crastinator nor procrastinator. I fall somewhere on the scale between...
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September 25, 2014 Do you have a heart like Jesus?How are things going with you and the Lord these days? How about in ministry? As our leadership...
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September 22, 2014 Through LeadersThis summer we convened more than 180 leaders from 46 countries around the world for a week of...
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September 18, 2014 What’s Our Dilemma?Thankful for fellow missions pioneer, Steve Saint, lending his voice in today's guest post! My aptitude is in...
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September 15, 2014 3 Keys to Answering God’s CallThis week my wife, two sons and I arrived in Norway and officially embarked on an adventure...
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September 11, 2014 Creating a COSTCO culture in a ministry setting: why DNA is everythingHave you seen the fascinating CNBC documentary on Costco? About 21 minutes into the interview, Carl Quintanilla...
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September 8, 2014 The endemic spirit of generosityAs I woke to the news that Chik-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy passed away today, I couldn't help but...
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September 4, 2014 Understanding missions in 4 simple stepsThe foundation of ALL missions is for believers to join God in His Missio Dei. It sounds simple,...
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August 31, 2014 Tips to build a Leadership Dream TeamAt a Global Congress of worldwide ministry leaders, we held a panel discussion (above) featuring 6 missions and ministry...
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August 26, 2014 The Danger of Fruitless Ministry : a response to “The Danger of ‘Measurable Outcomes'” by Os GuinnessI was surprised to read The Danger of “Measurable Outcomes”, an excerpt from the upcoming book Renaissance: The Power of...
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August 25, 2014 5 steps to more effective children’s ministryThis sobering article, Has the sun set on Sunday school?, ran in USA Today highlighting staggering declines in attendance. Sunday School is an old...
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August 21, 2014 5 secrets to build a GREAT Missions StrategyI speak with a first-time lead pastor almost every week. And one question that consistently comes up in...
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August 18, 2014 What I learned playing tennisI’ll never forget the day two of my buddies and I met at the public park to play...
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August 14, 2014 3 steps to build a strong missions programYou’ve done the hard work of getting down on paper your Purpose and asset mapped and begun to...
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August 11, 2014 The secret to getting money for missionsNo one wants to talk about money, yet everyone needs it to fund their programs. I think we...
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August 7, 2014 Outcome Based Ministry OriginsA few years ago, while on a trip to Swaziland, I was struck by what I heard and...
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August 4, 2014 Outcome Based Ministry—What is it?OneHope has been around for nearly three decades. It’s not by accident, and we didn’t just get lucky;...
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July 31, 2014 The secret to balancing family and ministryMy dad and I recently went on our annual “Mahi massacre” fishing trip. For many years we have...
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July 28, 2014 Transitioning through the change wellThoughtfully shifting 20th century missions practices to a 21st century paradigm If you are a pastor, staff member...
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July 24, 2014 6 Traits of Missions Programs Poised to Impact the FutureEver wonder what missions might look like 10 years from now? Will we be supporting digital missionaries that...
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July 21, 2014 ebook that will change your life: MissioLOGICALDownload my latest ebook, MissioLOGICAL: Thoughts on missions, leadership, and reaching the next generation. “In a...
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July 17, 2014 3 Steps to Build a Strong Missions ProgramNow that you have identified your purpose it’s time to be proactive about partnering with the right people. Being...
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July 14, 2014 And the winner is…Thanks to all who participated in the Universal language of soccer + a giveaway contest! It was fun to...
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July 10, 2014 The Ebola virus is out of control in West Africa; how you and I are not immune…As I’ve been scanning news articles like this one from Time calling the spread of the deadly Ebola...
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July 7, 2014 3 Steps to Build a Strong Missions ProgramWhen it’s time for my computer or operating system to run an update, I groan. It takes time,...
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June 30, 2014 Before you Applaud the SCOTUS – Hobby Lobby Ruling…There's a lot to celebrate in the Hobby Lobby Supreme Court decision handed down today. However, there's also...
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June 30, 2014 Can What You Don’t Know Hurt Your Ministry?Can what you don’t know hurt your ministry? Do you think they wish they had known they were...
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June 26, 2014 Plight of the Muslim: the cost to choose ChristIt’s amazing to me how the Internet is heightening our awareness of what is going on in the...
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June 23, 2014 The Universal Language of SoccerI love soccer. I've been trying to get my basketball buddy Erik Cooper to start watching. He's trying to...
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June 19, 2014 Brazil “kicks off” the Gospel with the World CupLeading up to the 2010 World Cup games, we were surprised when local leaders in Brazil said “no”...
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June 13, 2014 Trusting leaders in ministry—even to say “no”Prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, we had the great idea of using the...
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June 9, 2014 Digital is the new water: Trending in missionsOn a trip to Kenya, I noticed a slightly run down water tower behind the property’s “kitchen” hut. When...
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June 5, 2014 3 simple steps to go from “knowing” to “doing”So often in ministry there is a gap between knowing and doing. We might know there are children...
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May 31, 2014 Is ‘Christian President’ an Oxymoron?Is it possible or worth it for Christians to be involved in politics when systems are corrupt and...
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May 29, 2014 Dare to dream big for Global Church expansionGod’s Word. Every Child. Four small words made up of less than twenty letters, yet one behemoth undertaking....
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May 27, 2014 Which should you spend more on—ministry design or website design?There’s no question that the world around us is changing at breakneck speeds. Even as I type this...
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May 22, 2014 Optimism: bringing HOPE for the futureIf you’ve listened to pop radio recently, I hope you've heard the hit song “Pompeii” by Bastille. The band,...
