As a new decade is on the horizon, the best way to plan + prepare for a new decade is to see what the last decade has taught us. Here are 10 things that I have learnt about the last 10 years.
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If you fail to plan, you will plan to fail every time. This summer, make the most out of it by planning your youth ministry well. This post is about practically planning the school year well over the summer.
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Why you should quit…
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How do we move from a 20th century method of church to a 21st century model of mission?
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Planting seeds. This is the reality of planting, investing, and being strategic, in areas of our churches where the outcomes far outweigh the investment. In business, they call this “growth engines”.Growth engines are strategic outcomes (up to 30% or more) of what has been invested into it. This is the reality of next generation ministries (NGM) throughout Canada. Why?
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Have you ever been frustrated before? I know I have… but does God use frustration to move us into action? I believe so… This post to is help leaders navigate through the frustrations leaders face and how to respond well. Be encouraged!
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I just got out of a weekend speaking to iGEN (or generation Z). I love speaking to the next generation because it keeps me sharp, real, and effective. Over the years, I have found that my communication styles have changed because, frankly put, culture changes. Besides, I don’t want to be a communicator that simply communicates, I want to connect with my audience. With that said, here are some practical ways to connect with iGen to communicate TRUTH:
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Gaps in Culture that the GOSPEL Answers
There are certain things culture tries to answer but cannot - love, pain, suffering, purpose - yet the GOSPEL does. I call this “Gaps in Culture”. In fact, culture - or anything in culture - has NO answer compared to the Good News of the GOSPEL. Lets explore this…
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Timeout is a strategic weekend for NGM leaders + pastors to find rest, renewal, and deepen ministerial relationships. As some of the crew couldn't be at TO this year, I decided to write 5 BIG takeaways. These takeaways are built around the theme of "Strengthening the Habits of Jesus" as personal ministry really determines public effectiveness in ministry. Enjoy (over some good coffee)!
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