Missional Grace
by Austin Maxheimer What does a missional Christian community look like in your neighborhood, workplace, home, or other part of everyday life? One of the core messages of Christianity is…
Tag: From Couch to Community
3 “Why’s” for Church
by Austin Maxheimer “Why Church when it seems so lame?” This question forced me to revisit why I believe in the Church so deeply now, when that certainly wasn’t always…
A Culture of Apprenticeship
by Zach Below There is a non-profit in my hometown called the West Side Nut Club. The Nut Club is not affiliated with any church, and at first glance you…
Practical Multiplication of Grace
by Austin Maxheimer The words we use sometimes do us a disservice in capturing the biblical message. A classic example is when you read “heart” in the Old Testament. In…
3 Measures of an Authentic Small Group (The Tri-Focals of Authenticity)
by Zach Below I have long said that the innovators of the modern small group movement are master marketers. I’m talking masters on the same level of the man who…
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6 Books to Read If You Dare
by Austin Maxheimer If we are going to truly Refresh the Church, then alongside the Bible and our favorite Christian authors, we need to be reading the books of our…
The Church Will Get Bigger and Smaller
by Austin Maxheimer Is bigger better when it comes to church, or does the old saying ‘Good things come in small packages,’ apply? With growing tension and debate about congregation…
Investing in Innovation
by Austin Maxheimer “Technology is an indication of currency.” – Dr. Michael Lindsay About 10 years ago it seemed like any time a new gadget or gizmo was introduced, someone…
Groupies Pt. 2: Inviting Community and Relationship
by Zach Below If you are a small group attender I have an assignment for you this week. Look around the room. Who is in your group? Friends? Long-time church…
Groupies: Three Camps of Small Group Members
by Zach Below Some of the most ridiculous photography I’ve ever seen comes from the covers of small- group brochures. Have you seen these photos? The universal picture of choice…
