Alan Hirsch: The DNA of Gospel Movements | VIDEO | Verge Network

“In 7 videos, Alan Hirsch explains and articulates the DNA of Gospel Movements, the dynamics that lead to the rapid, indigenous multiplication of the gospel.” Check these out for an explanation of the underlying characteristics needed to be ‘missional’ in our culture. Makes me ‘oneder’ how SBF and I are doing as a movement of [...]

Our European Mission – Day 2

After a great night of sleep and further recovery from jet lag, we set off in the morning for Versailles. Day 1 gave us a glimpse into the culture of France, and Europe, with the spiritual aspect coming to our attention. This day was to help us understand more the religious aspect that has created [...]

At the Crossroads…

This past Sunday, November 7, I attended worship at Crossroads Community Church in Goshen, Indiana. This church has made quite a splash in the Church of the Nazarene as one of the fastest growing churches in our area by utilizing the attractional church model. The music was performance driven with a keyboardist leading the songs [...]

Missional Community

November 4th and 5th, I attended The Genius Of AND conference where the discussion revolved around the need for churches to incorporate both attractional AND missional ministry. The presentations were great, thought-provoking times. Each presenter shared not only stories of Missional work, but ways they have accomplished it. One in particular had a powerful thought [...]

Visiting Mars …

This past Sunday (Oct 24), I visited the Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, Michigan. Just outside Grand Rapids, Mars Hill has been meeting in a vacant mall complex.  They do not have a sign anywhere; the only information is on the entrance doors.  We drove around the building the night before, and I am [...]