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March 17, 2019
Missional Communities: Clarify the Mission
Next, we clarify our mission. We remind one another that we are commanded by Jesus to make disciples of all people groups. So we ask: “What people and place do we believe God is collectively sending us to this year? Who do we hope to see become followers of Jesus Christ?” Our missional community has […]
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March 16, 2019
An Anchor for the soul
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. —Hebrews 6:19 Long after the kids are bathed and put to bed, the single mom stares at the bills and checkbook balance. Too many of the first, not much in the second. She’s called on all her friends. She’s cashed in all her […]
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Missional Communities Eat Together
All of our missional communities are built around eating together. You can get started right away by copying that pattern this week. Make eating with others part of your household rhythm of living. The key to making this practice sustainable is to keep it low maintenance: when you have a group of people over to […]
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March 15, 2019
ReCreate
“Now, how do we plan to recreate together?” I asked the group. “How should we keep the rhythm of resting, working, playing, creating, and restoring beauty in our lives apart and together?” “Well, let’s make sure we are all taking time off weekly to rest,” someone said. “We could check in on one another in […]
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What does a missional community do?
Let’s define what we are talking about. To put it very simply, a missional community is a group with the following characteristics: Jesus at the center Twenty to fifty (or more) people (including children) A clear mission to make disciples in a specific neighborhood or network of relationships An intentional disciple-making culture An expectation of […]
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March 14, 2019
Jesus changes everything
Demetrius was right to be worried. The Ephesian silversmith made shrines for the goddess Artemis, and what kept him up at night—worrying about his job security—was the rapid growth of Christianity in his city. Up until a missionary named Paul arrived, the silver trade in Ephesus had been rather lucrative. The worship of Artemis “brought […]
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Culture Shock
We have just released a new Bible Study based on the book: Culture Shock, by Chip Ingram These lessons are available on Amazon, as we as a part of my Good Questions Have Groups Talking Subscription Service. Like Netflix for Bible Lessons, one low subscription gives you access to all our lessons–thousands of them. For […]
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What is a house church to do?
If you are curious about the answer to this question, I have good news: The Bible actually says. Acts 2:42 (NIV) They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Note four things that the early church did, and that every house church should do: They […]
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What is a missional community?
When a young couple comes to our church looking to be “plugged in” to one of our missional communities or “villages” (which they assume are set up like small groups in the churches they have been to before), I ask them to consider the hundreds of people in their neighborhoods who may need a true […]
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