A New Years Focus
With the commencement of a new year is a time when many people make resolutions and reflections on what they will or won't do in the...
The Power of Disciple Making
Sometimes when I see crowds of people and realize how few know Jesus as Lord and savior I’m almost overcome with a sense the immensity of...
How to Start a House Church
House churches are not organizations that require people with administrative skills or immense giftedness to coordinate and direct a...
It Takes A Village To Raise a Kid
When Aaron and I were dating we had two couples in our lives that mentored us and helped us in our journey with the Lord and with each...
A Cruel World, Kingdom Projects and Simple Church
I’m currently reading a book that has been in our home for some time and I’m regretting I hadn’t read it sooner.
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Hi, Yesterday as I was praying I sensed the Lord reminding me of Galatians 6:9. I felt so encouraged by it as I wrote it into my prayer...
Am I irreligious enough?
One question I ask myself often, is, “Am I irreligious - enough?”
Directed versus Participatory Church: A Dialog
Directed versus Participatory Church: A Dialog
Disciples making disciples
What do you do when your new missional group leaders, have dozens of members in their groups wanting baptism? You start with baptising...
Discovery Bible Study
Discovery Bible Study
I used to promote church planting
As a church planter, I used to promote church planting as the solution to the growth! My emphasis has changed to focus on making...
Legal and Practical Matters Affecting Home Church
We believe that biblical ‘oikos' gatherings of Christians are safe and biblically legitimate in the 21st century just as they were in the...
Some real felt needs within simple church/ missional faith communities.
Having visited many missional groups and simple church leaders within Australia I am hearing some needs that seem to be widespread young...
Starting a Simple Church/Missional Community
So you are excited about being part of a simple church or missional community. The name missional community highlights the purpose of...