by Tracee Swank | Apr 9, 2026 | Mission, Spiritual Gifts, Tracee J. Swank
Acts reveals a pattern: When believers are filled with the Spirit, they speak boldly, serve courageously, and cross boundaries for the sake of Christ. The Spirit’s gifting always moves outward. A local church that systematically teaches, discerns, and deploys...
by Tracee Swank | Apr 7, 2026 | Mission, Networks, Tracee J. Swank
The local church cannot afford to operate as isolated entities in a rapidly changing culture. Momentum’s launch unites revitalization, rural ministry, leadership development, and entrepreneurial mission into a collaborative impact network. This is not a trend. It is a...
by Tracee Swank | Apr 6, 2026 | Mission, Prayer, Tracee J. Swank
What prayer initiates, prayer must sustain. Ministry often begins in deep dependence, yet over time systems and routines can quietly replace attentiveness. Success introduces new temptations. Activity increases. Complexity grows. Discipline protects prayer from being...
by Tracee Swank | Apr 1, 2026 | Microchurch, Mission, Tracee J. Swank
Stewardship is not merely about financial survival. It is about maximizing Kingdom fruitfulness. Many local churches duplicate efforts unnecessarily. They purchase similar systems, develop similar materials, and solve similar challenges independently. That duplication...
by Tracee Swank | Mar 26, 2026 | Mission, Spiritual Gifts, Tracee J. Swank
Spiritual gifts are often discussed primarily in terms of internal ministry: teaching Sunday school, serving on committees, assisting in worship. But the New Testament connects gifting to the outward advance of the Gospel. Evangelists proclaim Christ to new audiences....
by Tracee Swank | Mar 24, 2026 | Mission, Networks, Tracee J. Swank
Ehrlichman emphasizes that networks accelerate experimentation and diffusion of ideas. Churches often struggle to innovate because risk feels dangerous in isolation. But in networks: Risk is shared. Learning is collective. Failure becomes data. Momentum’s emphasis on...
