What would our world look like if the body of Christ was truly activated and engaged in joining God’s work in the way He designed and for His purposes? Ephesians 1 tells us the mission of the Church is to carry the fullness of Jesus into every crack and cranny of society. Ephesians 2:10 says…

While the Western church grows richer it is gradually edging itself to the margins of society. We’ve shown little numerical growth in two decades and some studies show it dipping into negative territory—furthermore our society is more polarized than ever, mostly over issues pertaining to morality. That’s the bad news. Have you noticed that what…

Just read an interesting article in the Harvard Business Review. According to a recent McKinsey report, the more ethnic and racial diversity in a team the better they produce, financially. The numbers came in suggesting a 35 percent better return. Gender diversity suggested that companies were liable to be 15 percent better off financially. Building…

A few years ago, I bought a R*lex watch. I was at a tourist spot overlooking the confluence of the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. It was a “bargain” at just $10. The guy had both wrists covered in fake Rolexes. My watch had gone to wristwatch heaven the day before so I was…

Letting ‘Movement’ Happen Isn’t Always Easy The idea of a local church fomenting a movement is unthinkable to some people. To certain denominational stalwarts it smacks of rebellion. To some pastors, even launching another church appears a loss. Yet from the first, the gospel gave us a movement of church planting movements. Our prejudices, notwithstanding…

Evangelism is about as popular as adults wearing underoos. Although I wouldn’t argue against a comeback of both, I wouldn’t want to see the two activities combined. That would be very strange.