It Starts Today: Listen to Unfiltered!
For the past several weeks, we have been talking about mission, leadership, discipleship, community engagement, and the future of the Church. They are the realities church leaders face every day. We believe the Church still has an extraordinary opportunity to impact...
Starting Small: One Practical Step in the Next 30 Days
After all the walking, listening, and honest reflection, the temptation is to do something big. Do not. Not yet. The history of established churches trying to pivot is littered with well-intentioned big launches that exhausted the congregation, fizzled within a year,...
You Can’t Pioneer on Empty
Scripture “All at once an angel touched him and said, ‘Get up and eat.’” (1 Kings 19:5b NIV) After his greatest ministry victory, Elijah collapsed in the wilderness and asked God to take his life. God’s first move was not a sermon or a strategy. It was food. Then...
The Questions We Hope to Explore Together
Every meaningful journey begins with good questions. The best leaders are not necessarily the people with all the answers. Often, they are the people willing to ask honest questions and remain open to what God may be teaching them. As we prepared to launch Momentum...
Partnering With a Seminary: What It Actually Looks Like
The phrase seminary partnership sounds official, expensive, and slightly intimidating. For most mission-focused churches, the mental picture is a formal affiliation agreement, a financial commitment the church cannot afford, and a relationship that benefits the...
What Happens When Churches Lose Sight of Their Communities
Every church exists within a community. Yet a congregation can become so focused on its own activities that it gradually loses awareness of the people living beyond its walls. This rarely happens intentionally. Most churches genuinely care about their communities....
The Gap Between What Your Church Offers and What Your Community Needs
After a few months of walking, listening, and looking at your community honestly, a quiet realization usually begins to settle in. The things your church offers and the things your community actually needs are not quite the same things. The mismatch is not dramatic....
Sometimes the Pause Is the Pivot
Scripture “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14 NIV) Pharaoh’s chariots were closing in. Israel had no path forward and no way back. Then Moses said it: “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” The sea did not part...
Why We Need to Talk About Mission Again
The mission of the Church has not changed. Jesus still calls His followers to make disciples, love their neighbors, and proclaim the Good News. Yet in the midst of managing ministries, maintaining buildings, and navigating daily responsibilities, it is easy for...