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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 30, 2018 9 Principles for Biblical LeadershipI’m grateful to be working alongside incredible leaders like José Bernardo who is a Vice-President at OneHope overseeing...
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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 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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May 15, 2018 The cloud that taught me to listenMy friend Tessie shared a powerful testimony with our Board of Directors that’s so timely and filled with...
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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 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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December 5, 2017 Busy, or Empty?In ministry, we sometimes wear our busyness like a badge of honor – comparing how many trips, miles,...
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November 6, 2017 This Dangerous BookThe Bible: It can be alternately fascinating and polarizing, confusing and beautiful. It is a wonderful and dangerous...
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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...
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July 5, 2017 How Many Teens Are Really Reading The Bible?While many teens may be reading the Bible, most are not engaging with Scripture at the depth or...
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June 27, 2017 5 Things We Can Learn from the African ChurchI’m always humbled and amazed by the rapid growth and strength of the African Church. In the past,...
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June 21, 2017 Do you speak Generation Z?To understand Gen Z, we must look at the prior proximal Generation Y—also known as Echo Boomers or...
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June 15, 2017 What’s Really Wrong with America?This should be America’s new gilded age. Yet, in a world increasingly controlled by knowledge and technology, we...
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June 6, 2017 Living The Resurrection LifeIn our walk with God, we need both spiritual breakthrough, and slow and steady processes. Breakthrough is when...
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May 30, 2017 Do You Dare Ask for More?If people understood the theological implication of sacrifice that this request for “more” requires of them, they might...
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May 23, 2017 Are We Telling Our Youth The Truth?There is a radical cultural shift happening in America. The Church must continually reassess how best to present...
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May 16, 2017 Why You Can’t Afford To Pray LessI believe so fully in the power of prayer--I’ve seen too many miracles not to. This is why...
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May 9, 2017 Tracking The Trends: Paganization of The WestWhile we fully anticipated that the West would grow increasingly paganized, I never expected how hard the rise...
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April 25, 2017 5 Things I’ve learned from David GreenThere are things you only learn through association with others. I’ve been blessed to be surrounded by incredible...
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April 20, 2017 Lessons I’ve Learned in the ChairToday is my last day as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Oral Roberts University. It...
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April 11, 2017 A Place For Every PersonEvery time I post about refugees, I get a backlash of political comments. I don’t broach this subject...
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April 6, 2017 Rogue Waves: Is The Risk Worth The Reward?I’m convinced that in life, like in the ocean, the deeper the water, the more precious the natural...
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March 28, 2017 Why It’s Critical to Increase Cultural IQI used to think you were either born with it or you weren’t. Now, I’m starting to see...
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March 21, 2017 Lumière Project Church Planting InitiativeThe Lumière Project is taking the light of Christ to French-speaking Africa with the goal of planting 3,300...
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March 14, 2017 What I Learned from John C. MaxwellJohn C. Maxwell is the leadership guru. He’s the guy whose books you read and seminars you attend...
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March 7, 2017 Are You a Movement or a Ministry?In a collaborative and globalized world the Church needs to be thinking more about building movements and less...
