Grouping With Digital Natives
by Zach Below A few nights ago, my wife and I were reminiscing on our first year in youth ministry. It felt like the world back in 2003 was light-years…
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Listen . . . For Heaven’s Sake!
by Doug Pollock Several years ago, I was invited to speak at one of the largest churches in Colorado. After flying into Denver, I was shuttled over to my rental…
Connecting Beyond Logistics
by Zach Below In From Couch to Community, my co-author Austin Maxheimer and I attempt to make a strong case that the most powerful and natural way to get people…
3 Questions to Ask Before Easter
by Bob D’Ambrosio What words comes to mind when you think of Easter? Joy. Forgiveness. Life. Spring. How about peace? Again, Jesus said, “Peace be with you.” —John 20:21 It’s…
Friendless in Ministry
by Thom Schultz The old pastor advised the new young minister: “Whatever you do, don’t form any friendships in the church.” I’ve often heard this advice in the church and…
The Lecture Is Over
by Rick Chromey It’s time to preach a hard truth. It’s becoming clear that the lecture is dying as an effective communication strategy in today’s postmodern cyber culture.1 No, it’s…
You Can Be a Lifesaver in the Digital Ocean
by Joani Schultz Do you love swimming in the ocean? Or do you fear it? Maybe you’re like me. Swimming in water, I like. Swimming in technology, I fear. So…
‘I’m Not Being Fed at This Church’
by Thom Schultz “I don’t feel we’re being fed at this church,” Bill admitted. He’s thinking about switching to another church–where he can be “fed.” What does Bill mean? It…
New Year, Same Mission: 5 Powers of the Church on Mission
by Zach Below Another year has come and gone. Can you believe it? The end of a year always seems to bring about reflection. We reflect on wins, hard learnings,…
Just Three of These a Day Could Lengthen Your Life
by Joani Schultz It couldn’t be that simple, could it? Like a lot of people I know, I’m obsessed with healthier living. Anti-aging secrets. Quick fixes. I’m a glutton for…
