Too many church planters might think that a good church has powerful worship, practical teaching, and a great venue.

Like Paul the Apostle, you are on a mission. Though your circumstances are less dramatic and dire than Paul’s, do you know that the mission is still the same?

On this St. Patrick’s Day, I’m reflecting on the blessings of Christ.

Healthy communication among church planting team members is vital to the effective starting of a new church.

“Your company is the stories people tell about it.”-

If You Are Planting a Church You Need a Coach! | missionalchallenge.com

Coaching is incredibly powerful! Imagine how a church planter would be more effective because someone listened to them, helped them to listen to God, and then asked good questions which enabled them to focus on doing what God wanted them to do next in starting a new church.

The biggest challenge facing church planters is often the Leadership Challenge. This requires being the right person more than it requires doing the right things.

Christians Need to Recognize that Culture Isn't the Enemy | missionalchallenge.com

“If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost?”

Becoming a Self Feeder | missionalchallenge.com

I know that it must have happened within the first couple of years of my life. I don’t have any memories of my mom, dad or brother putting food on a spoon or fork and placing it in my mouth. I’m sure they did because that’s how all babies are fed solid food before they learn to feed themselves.

5 Reasons Why Christians Don't Engage the Culture | missionalchallenge.com

Three years ago today on March 4, 2008 I posted: The Challenge of Engaging the Culture.