I've been working on a tool to accelerate disciple making without watering it down. I think I did it. [Pocket] Disciple is not a book to read. It's a tool for growing relationships centered on following Jesus together. It's simple. You do seven experiences with Jesus...
Follow Jesus on your iPhone
I recently partnered with Family Christian in the launch of a powerful new tool, called iDisciple. With iDisciple, you can have messages delivered right to your iPhone or computer daily. I think it's going to change a lot of lives... A sample of my messages on...
6 Mistaken Beliefs About the Holy Spirit
John MacArthur sparked some intense dialogue the last few months after his “Strange Fire” conference and the strong and sweeping criticisms he espoused about the Charismatic/Pentecostal movements. Here are six mistaken beliefs about the Holy Spirit.
The (Wrong) Way to Do Church — Simple Church part 2
I've seen (and at times participated in) too much debate over the years about the "right" way to do church. Looking back, I was probably wrong as much as I was right. There is no one right way to do church. You don't "do" church anyway. I can't "do" church anymore...
What is a Simple Church?
Like a small seed goes into fertilized ground, germinates, and eventually multiplies, we can seed small churches into the soil of cultures and communities that don’t yet follow Jesus. A multiplying movement can start with a handful of disciples who begin gathering...
It’s OK to Wear Your Wife’s Shoes If You’re Fighting Pit Bulls
This describes our first night in Costa Rica. Yes, I did wear Jen’s flip-flops for a couple days after losing my luggage. No, I will not email you pictures. (Though my wife mischievously took some). We’ve been given a time of sabbatical for a few months in Costa Rica....
What An Old Man with a Bag Taught Me about Generosity
I've just arrived in Central America for a four month Sabbatical with my family. I wasn’t expecting to focus on generosity It seems God is teaching me a lot of unexpected things these days. God used two people to steer my thoughts this way. A wealthy man on top...
Lift Each Other Up
Jen & I have traveled 12,000 miles with our kids in three months. Been in 26 states. Touched the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean and made lots of new friends.
The greatest highlight for me?
Stories from the 9,500th Mile
In July, we sold our house, put all we own into storage, and set out on an adventure as a family. We just crossed mile 9,500 and our 20th State line in three months. We're traveling the country, making new friends, visiting old ones, starting churches, and building a...
Reflections at Mile 5,964
Two months ago, we sold our house, put all we own into storage, and set out on an adventure as a family. We're traveling the country, making new friends, visiting old ones, starting churches, and building a lot of memories along the way. As we go, we're observing how...
Training in the Basics
It’s never too late to start implementing the basics of disciple making
These Three Tools for Movements Might Shock You
Movements are built around simple, reproducible practices. Here are three practices you can use to make a huge impact with relatively little effort.
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