Spiritual Friendship

(Emily) Grief. It sounds dramatic because no one had died. No tragedy had occurred. I was not in a hospital...

The Disney Experiment

Faith and foolishness often appear as two sides of the same coin. What one person sees as a courageous act...

From Good to Greater

Church planting is a journey of faith, vision, and strategy. As a church planter, you are not just starting a...

Creatively Funding Multiethnic Plants

We can’t talk about planting multiethnic churches without talking about money. Because, while funding any church plant is challenging, funding...

The Digital Table

The dining table, coffee table, kitchen island, breakfast nook, and picnic table are cultural landmarks representing community, dialogue, and discovery....

Building Genuine Christian Community Online

Life sucks alone You know it and I know it, too. No matter where you find yourself in life, in...

A Pastor’s Guide to Evaluating AI Opportunities 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how industries operate, and the church is no exception. From streamlining administrative tasks to...

7 Characteristics of Effective Pioneers

A few years ago, I was awarded a scholarship to enter a doctoral program at Asbury Theological Seminary. This program...

Young People, You Are Called!

When I met Jesus, I remember so many people throwing around the word “calling” or talking about being “called” to...

The Unexpected Power of Small Pieces

Have you ever wondered if what you have and who you are is enough to make a difference in the...

Living Greater

What does it look like to live a life that moves beyond the ordinary—a life that holds onto hope even...

Attending Exponential While Black

A significant goal of this series of articles on Multiethnic Church Planting is to highlight the challenges and opportunities facing...