Group coaching call Thurs Feb 2nd: “Creating an apprentice culture”
Group coaching calls can be an effective way to get over leadership hurdles you are facing at an affordable price point. I will be offering these on a regular basis this year on crucial areas. They are only $29 each. “Creating a culture of investment &...
Guest post: Radical Reconciliation by Myron Pierce
What if the current institutional and systemic racialization in America suddenly fell in a day, because the church decided we would return to our native calling? The native calling I am referring to is a call to be a church for “all people” as Jesus...
Parenting as missionary training
After glimpsing pain in my neighbor's eyes my curiosity was stoked. That moment has led us to five years of immersion into the lives of those in closest proximity to us. We immersed ourselves in the rhythms and relationships of our neighborhood. We anticipated some...
I find myself talking a lot about discipleship these days. It is my passion. A lot of my time revolves around growing in the direction of Jesus and watching others grow. Here are a few threads from my book Guardrails; Six Principles for a Multiplying Church...
An important new book: Ministry Mantras
My big brother, J.R., co-wrote an important book called Ministry Mantras; Language for Cultivating Kingdom Culture. I know I’m a bit biased, but this is a great book and is really going to impact leadership culture within teams and churches. Here is a short...
Share Guardrails to win a book and coffee!
Friends, It's been encouraging to get your feedback from my recently released book Guardrails; Six Principles for a Multiplying Church. Many of you have shared this with friends and helped to get the word out. Instead of just sharing the book here is a chance...
Guest post: From the pulpit to the Front Porch
There has been a lot of talk, confusion and reaction to evangelism in the past years. God has given me an interesting vantage to see a lot of different angles on his kingdom work through leaders and churches all over. Here are some thoughts on the topic from my friend...
The 4 movements toward writing “Guardrails”
Today is an exciting day, but a peculiar day. My new book Guardrails; Six Principles for a Multiplying Church released. A relational and grassroots message became public. These principles of Kingdom discipleship came to life in cafes, classrooms, living rooms and...
What God taught me digging, tending and watering this summer
I love gardening. It's good for me. It grounds me, literally. As dirt squeezes its way below my fingernails God squeezes his lessons into me. May garden has become a classroom for me, one God uses to shape me as I participate, labor and listen. Perhaps I feel at home...
Join me for a book discussion mini-tour
Hey friends- As some of you know I am on sabbatical this summer. No, I'm not burned out or looking to move. Every five years our church gives pastors sabbaticals to rest, recharge, recreate and relax. I'm doing a lot of that already. I don't have a grocery list of...
