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Trinitarian Hospitality
I have coined the phrase “Trinitarian Hospitality” to describe the mysterious truth that the triune God opens up His community to all who believe, and remarkably, God desires to be hosted by us. In...
The Joy of Evangelism
If you’re like me, when someone starts talking about the need to get more involved in evangelism, the first thought to come to mind isn’t ‘JOY’. Maybe its stress. Or guilt. Or shame. Or fear. Why d...
Mobilizing Movements: An Interview
An interview with Murray Moerman, about his new book Mobilizing Movements. Murray speaks from his personal experience as he shares wisdom for Christian leaders & ordinary Christians.
Mobilizing Movements to Jesus Christ
The need of Christ above all is the impetus for the Great Commission, and the Great Commission is the reason for the church, her mission, and for the recent book Mobilizing Movements: Leadershi...
How Should We Then Live?
The question is asked, “How do we move forward as a moral and ethical minority in a secular and pluralistic society?”
This is a good question for any generation.
What does it me...
Opportunities & Threats for the Canadian Church: What's Next?
"What’s next?" is a big question. We may not know the next step, but do we know the right direction?
We will move ahead whether we are prepared or not. But what are we expecting? Is it on...
Four Components of Disciple Making Movements
How can a disciple-making group lead to more groups and, perhaps, even to a disciple-making movement in our culture?
Stop Training People
Stop training.
You are probably wasting your time and that of those you are training! Seriously!
I say that as a trainer of church planters, church leaders, an...
What's Next? Hope Amidst the Mess
As we move into this next season, let’s not be surprised when things are messy or challenging. We need God! Let’s lean into him, as we navigate this new normal.
Wherever we may be...
Living in Hope
We are clinging to any sign of hope. Yet, it does not take long before we realize that these hopes are on shaky ground. Circumstances change and suddenly we are afloat, looking for another lifebuoy...
The Relationship between Prayer & Witness
What is the role of prayer as we look to share our faith with others?
I confess my tendency when presented with the opportunity to speak out as a witness, is to immediately consider ...
Prompting of the Holy Spirit in the Early Church & our Neighbourhoods
The early believers experienced the full scope of the Spirit’s working and speaking. This sensitivity to the Spirit was made possible through their steady commitment to worship and listening ...