Travis Agnew's Blog, page 22

Family Ministry Paradigms

Deuteronomy 31:12-13 – Instead of silo-based church programming, reconsider how your efforts can unite the family rather than dividing them. Lead your church in a way that supplements what should be transpiring in the home.

Unless the LORD Builds the House

Psalm 127:1-5 – Discipling your children should be the top priority in parenting. Being active in church cannot fully substitute the power of an intentional home.

Remembering Rebirthdays

We celebrate numerous milestones in life, highlighting those moments repeatedly to where those memories are cemented in our minds. If salvation is as important as you say it is, do what you can to ritualize celebrations of the conversions in your home.

Ownership: Productivity According to God’s Principles

Many churches and Christians have the right ambitions for ministry but fail to develop the proper systems to achieve them. Discover scriptural concepts and practical tips to be the most effective and efficient version of yourself for the sake of God’s Kingdom. 

Ministry Service: From Obligations to Opportunities

1 Corinthians 12:4-7 – While guilt or pressure can be successful motivators to get us to serve, we ought to minister to others in line with our giftings and passions. In those meaningful positions, those obligations turn into opportunities.

How Can a Young Man Keep His Way Pure?

Converge 2025 // Psalm 119:9-16 - If young men are to keep their ways pure, they must prioritize studying and applying the Word in all aspects of their lives. Purity cannot be discovered apart from God’s direction.

Providential Pieces

Converge 2025 // Psalm 139:1-24 - If we want to discover our identity, we cannot do so apart from accepting God’s wisdom as Creator. What appear to be random components of our lives are actually providential pieces of God’s plan.

Avoid Legalism & Easy-Believism

Upon the road of following Jesus, there are two dangers – one on each side. If not careful, you could fall into either one of these ditches and get yourself into serious spiritual trouble.

Help for the Homeless that Actually Helps

When we often encounter people who are homeless, our reaction is typically to look away so that we don’t feel the pressure to do anything about it. As followers of Jesus, we must be like Him and embrace those in need rather than ignoring them.

Replacing Parents with Programs

We have to rethink the role of parents in the church's strategy to evangelize and disciple the younger generations. Replacing parents with programs will not solve the problems.