Why It Takes a Church to Preach a Sermon or Write a Book

This has been a wonderful season of collaboration for me, and I’m eager to share my thoughts on it, as it might encourage some of you to ponder how we do life and ministry.

There’s no question that in the last fifty years, and in one sense, throughout all of church history, we have tended to idolize charismatic leaders, speakers, or authors. I’m coming to learn that Paul’s words about the church as a body—how we all have a role to fill—aren’t just true during corporate worship. I believe this metaphor applies to all aspects of ministry and life. We will do better and honor God more when we rely on His church to do His work. What if we began emphasizing collaboration over charisma? Wouldn’t that be a good thing? 

Here are a few brief thoughts on that.

Watch this. video over on Substack HERE.

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