In our discussions on mission, church planting, and evangelism, we often draw from a well of martial language. We speak of "taking ground," of "fighting for the heart of a city," and of engaging in "spiritual warfare." These metaphors are not...
Today the United States of America celebrates her freedom from authoritarian leaders, who rule without representation, and grab at power without a second thought for the powerless. July 4th proclaims liberty to those who would seek...
How’s your church doing financially? Good? Paying the bills? Struggling? What’s a budget? For a lot of congregations, finances can be a concern. We’re in a difficult economy and it’s hard to predict whether things will get...
