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Our Unfaith – Part 1

Paul had a bad day in Lystra when he was stoned and left for dead, “Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead” (Acts 14:19 ESV). Things got better after “the disciples gathered about him” (I’m guessing…

The Temptation to Limitation

I love old British sportscars. I’ve owned the two models you see in the picture above. They are beautiful, simple to work on and get lots of attention when you drive them. But the older ones can’t go more than 80 mph and there’s no air condition. Still I’m tempted to sell my Mustang and…

You as a Hero and Heromaker

So, who is the hero in your story? Is it you, or are there others? Do you work to be a hero or a heromaker? I recently met a young man who I think is the exception to most everybody’s rule. He started ministry in a support role. His job was to make a hero…

Hero or Hero Maker–Which are You?

Church multiplication leadership requires hero making. If we don’t make heroes of others, we’re not partnering with Jesus in the prayer to send labor into the harvest. God supplies, we shape. I had a great recent conversation with one of my friends who is also one of my heroes. His massive accomplishments as a leader…

Strong Leaders Mine “Crisis” Moments

Leadership is a funny thing. Often it requires little more than looking at a situation from a different angle. Good leaders do this well. When dealing with “crisis” moments we can either let them beat us up, or we can mine them for the gems hidden within. Leaders act. Others react. If you take control…

Harnessing Mammon for Church Health

I sat through an interesting board meeting early this week. Church management underwent some healthy change. As we looked at our financial statement, someone voiced concern over some costly, “out-of-the-box,” expenses associated with an annual missions project. Specifically, moving resources through a certain country we “tip” officials at various checkpoints. The tips involve a lot…

Single Salary, Virtual Office, Financial Surplus…

Thinking of planting a church? Or, perhaps multiplying one from your congregation? Maybe you pastor a “portable church” that meets in public spaces. The following might be helpful to you. It is an excerpt from an upcoming book series called “How To Hire, Fire and Manage In Between.” A Single Salary Consider a congregation that…

Visibility, Power And The Pew

Have you noticed that the people who attend your church are a reflection of who they see on the way in the door? Whether you are church planting or pastoring a long-standing congregation, the “face” of the church dictates who will feel comfortable in your congregation. Visibility And The “Face” Of The Church Whoever occupies…

Let Monkeys Run The Zoo… NOT!

I was young when I heard the lecture. Years later, I thank God for the wisdom I gained in just over an hour. It resulted in much disciplemaking and church planting in coming years. I learned two new terms that day, “ossified,” and “laissez-faire.” A Common Problem The speaker, a denominational leader, complained…

Church Planting Tensions Ralph Moore & Dave Ferguson (Exponential)

Watch this 17 minute video with Dave Ferguson, President of Exponential and myself. In it we discuss some of the tensions accompany church planting. Church multiplication is important. We need to deal with the inevitable tensions it brings. You’ll gain insight into how we saw one congregation of 12 people turn into 2,300-plus churches through…