Travis Agnew's Blog, page 18

Why You’re Not Helping People

Every person you encounter today is going through multiple situations, positive or negative, of which you are probably unaware. In light of the knowledge of such ignorance, we must evaluate where someone is before we attempt to help them get where they need to be.

Membership: Expectations According to God’s Standard

Many Christians struggle when there are no clear expectations within a church’s membership structure. By clarifying roles and responsibilities for both the member and the church at large, both can minister more effectively. 

Distinctive Discipleship (Berea)

Colossians 1:27-29 – We often minimize Christianity to a momentary decision, but if we are following Jesus, we should still be moving. A disciple of Jesus continues to pursue thorough spiritual maturity.

Haggai (Series Overview)

God’s task for His people was bigger than one individual. We accomplish the work of His Kingdom when we put the first things first. 

When Change Is Slow

In our fast-paced, independent, result-oriented society, we seem to grow frustrated if something doesn’t happen instantaneously as we desire. Oftentimes, the change we seek in multiple areas of our lives is much slower than we ever desire it to be.

Leading Worship with Humility

Humble worship leaders are servants who can lead with perspective. Once you alter your perception and understand that you are nothing and God is everything, leading worship becomes simple.

Why Is Ministry So Stressful?

When you undertake the work of any ministry, opposition will rise due to the nature of what you seek to accomplish. Oftentimes, the stress originates from interpersonal drama.

Church Planting: From Members to Mobilizers

Acts 13:1-3 – As individual local churches seek to increase their membership, it becomes easy to overlook the larger context. We need intentional people mobilized for church planting and replanting to reach our city and beyond.

Don’t Be So Negative

When we attempt to follow God’s call on our lives, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the potential opposition threatening to slow down our progress. Instead of focusing on the negative that could go wrong, anticipate what God can do through you.

Partnership: Family According to God’s Plan

God has established the home and the church to play significant roles in the spiritual development of the next generations. Discover how to administer this better in both environments.