Did you ever notice that Jesus was a great conversation starter? He taught people in the course of everyday life about the kingdom of God, using terms and images they could relate to: He spoke with farmers about seeds. He talked with shepherds about animals. He...
Have you ever noticed how often eating together shows up in the gospels? It could be argued that the Way of Jesus has grown across the planet because people ate together. “While they were eating ... Jesus said, 'Do this to remember Me.'” (Luke 22) “All the believers...
Oops! I didn't transfer the link in my last email. Sigh. Fallibility strikes again. In case you missed the 10 year celebration video for Student Church Movements, here it is.. You're part of it! Hope you enjoy.... https://vimeo.com/244958361 Gratefully,...
10 years ago, Jen and I endeavored to start something that, at the time, seemed like a novel concept - grow a movement more than a ministry. Starting on college campuses and not knowing a better term, I simply called it “Student Church Movements”. I was convinced the...
Our family entered our 50th US State!
We had a little celebration together. We wanted to say a quick hello and invite you to join us:
We all need inspiring messages sometimes. But when it comes to reproducing leaders, "lectures" are the absolute least effective way of helping people transform and remember a set of skills or information. Check out this learning pyramid: Jesus was brilliant....
I believe Jesus created the Church to be a viral movement transforming cities and nations. Followers of Jesus seek to emulate his example. He is the greatest movement founder in history. Jesus started a movement with 12 people and a handful of other men and women that...
85% of people I encounter (even strangers) are willing to listen to a short teaching about Jesus. Most people are spiritually hungry -- even if they're averse to religion. Jesus came to show us an entirely new way of doing life - for our days on earth and for...
Years ago, I learned a phrase that helped me become more effective at introducing others to Jesus: "Measure conversations, not conversions." I soon realized that conversations lead to conversions (other people beginning to follow Jesus). Have you ever noticed how many...
Erik shares at Church of the Harvest. https://vimeo.com/138002822
Throughout my travels, I encounter thousands of people who want to share Jesus with their friends, but simply don't know a way to start. We love Jesus, but let's face it. A lot of us have forgotten how to simply share about Jesus while being relatable to people. A lot...
I’ve been creating disciple making movements across the U.S. through DiscipleX.
I put together a short video update video update for our friends and family. You’ll see one-second clips from a year of training experiences.
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