“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul…” -Hebrews 6:19 All of us need anchors in our lives, to keep us centered, grounded and attached. As the writer of Hebrews points out, Jesus …
2024 Survival Guide
Where will the path lead this year? In last week’s newsletter, Keith Doornbos highlighted eight emerging trends in the field of church renewal. This week, I want to offer several of my own predictions for 2024, along with …
What ‘missional’ looks like today
Renewal leaders have a desire to join God on His redeeming and restoring mission. Before Covid-19 most renewal leaders understood what missionally living looked like in their ministry context. They could name, for example, neighbor-focused …
5 Holy Spirit wave catching commitments
Revitalization leaders know that catching waves are as important as making plans. Catching a wave is about embracing Holy Spirit opportunities that are consistent with mission. Those opportunities show up in a variety of ways. …
The Ideal Team Player
What characteristics should new team members possess? As churches start new programs, hire new staff, or elect persons to leadership positions this question is important to ask. Here Are 3 Essential Virtues for Ideal Team Players …