(The Next Phase for the Idea Network) We keep meeting young men who are looking for solid mentorship. We keep meeting seasoned leaders who desire to impact the next generation. We encounter so many young women who are longing for wisdom and encouragement. We encounter so many mature women who are gushing with love and ministry experience. Yet, for some reason, these separate parties aren’t … Continue reading IDEA MENTORING
I’m often asked if our church still has a Sunday evening service and a Wednesday evening service. I grew up in a Christian tradition that scheduled Sunday morning services, Sunday evening services, and Wednesday evening prayer meetings. This custom was established by visionary men in the 19thCentury who desired to give their congregants more opportunity to study the Scripture, pray together, and minister to one another. By … Continue reading Three to Thrive No Longer
We live in a very exciting day and age! The God of Heaven has been reaching into the hearts of men and women around this country and calling them into the great work of evangelism, mission work, pastoral care. It’s time to rejoice! For decades the Church has been praying that the “Lord of the Harvest” would send forth laborers into the harvest field, and … Continue reading Plant, Replant, or Revitalize
More Than Ideas Idea Day Looks toward the Future Luke 10:2 The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. John 4:35 Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. Idea Day is a day to share ideas. When … Continue reading More Than Ideas
One day Jesus was busy ministering unto the multitudes when a demon-possessed man was brought to him. The man was bound by the demon so tightly that he could neither see nor speak. But the moment he met Jesus Christ he was healed of his infirmities and freed from the demon’s control. The crowd was amazed and began to connect Jesus to the Messiah figure … Continue reading Why Does Unity Matter?
I’ve not yet had the privilege of staying in the famous Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. However, it is on my bucket-list to experience this hotel’s legendary reputation for customer service. Recently I had a businessman in our church return from the Broadmoor and give me a copy of the Broadmoor’s 16 Service Standards. Though not all of them are transferable to local church … Continue reading LESSONS FROM THE BROADMOOR
