Do your beliefs or actions make you extreme? Are Christians expected to “convert” others? How can Christ-followers honor The Great Commission without trying to “convert” their friends?
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Thinking differently about church and worship.
Go Versus Invite
Often pastors and speakers ask us to invite people to a church service. Christ had a different idea. When was the last time you were told to go and minister?
Read onOpen for New Relationships
Do you attend a local church? Is your local body open to new people and creating new relationships? When was the last time you met someone new at your local church service?
Read onFrom the Outside Looking In
Imagine yourself outside of Christianity, looking in. What would you tell us? Based on little more than an hour of research, here are some of the ideas I found.
Read onThe Look of Workplace Ministry
What should workplace ministry look like? Should we be trying to do the same things at work that we do at church? Or should we approach our workplaces and others differently?
Read onWhat is a Church?
Can you go to church? Is church an organization or an experience? Or is it a building? How would you define “church?”
Read onNo Hurry
Abiding takes time. To abide means to rest in and draw life from something. Jesus instructs us to abide in Christ in John 15:1-11 and other places. I read 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 today. God transforms us to the image of Christ as we look to Jesus. And as we patiently wait, looking and trusting, we […]
Read onTell Your Story
Many of us never talk about Jesus or God. Maybe we’re worried about offending someone or stumbling, or someone taking something out of context. As a result, much of the stories and dialog in the world takes place without any mention of Jesus or God. We know he’s busy. We see him work. But most […]
Read onThe Purpose of Follower of One
Follower of One comes from my conviction that Jesus-followers could make more of a difference. I believe Jesus has a job for each and every one of us and our position, experiences, wealth, nationality or anything else isn’t a factor. Even a cup of cold water will be rewarded (Matt 10:42). I hope followers of […]
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