Great leaders are willing to develop leaders. There are a number of skills that one must possess in order to thrive as a leader. But leadership is only sustainable in the long-term through the development of new leaders. Any great leader will tell you that they are not the be all and end all. The…
People Have Questions. Everyone carries some level of skepticism. Upon hearing the Gospel, whether they accept Christ or not, they’ll be looking for answers. Here’s just a sampling of what people want to know: Is there any real right or wrong? Is there a real heaven and hell? Why is there evil in the world?…
Trinity and Salvation According to John. John was an average guy. He was a first century fisherman, working the family trade with his brother. But that all changed when he met Jesus. John left his fishing trade to become one of Jesus’ disciples. Years later, God called John to write an account of what took…
Celebrating Last Year, Embracing the New Year! As the holidays come to a close, we’ll be finishing up those leftovers from the past week. Turkey or stuffing with cranberry sauce and mayo on a dinner roll; almost as delicious as Christmas dinner! As good as leftovers are, they’re never as good as the real thing!…
It’s Not Just About Preaching. Have you ever sat listening to a sermon and wondered, “How did he come up with all that?” or “What happened this week to lead him to this topic?” Pastors often have a unique twist on this thought process. Too often while travelling, I’ve sat listening to preachers and whispered to…
Guidebooks Improve The Journey. Lonely Planet has become the leader in travel guides, with 40 years experience, 500 titles, and 120 million books in print; not counting their digital platform. Lonely Planet guides are known to improve the destination-experience. The Bible can be considered the guidebook for life’s journey. I believe it holds the knowledge…
The Bible & The Christian Life. We live in a world of “I think…” and “I feel…” when it comes to eternity. Western culture promotes this idea that, “we’re all on different roads that lead to the same place” and that, “we’ll all make it in the end.” This inclusivity mindset works as long as…
Why Trust The Bible? According to the Canadian Bible Forum, in 1996, 21% of the Canadian population engaged with the Bible on a weekly basis. In 2013, their research showed this weekly Bible engagement in Canada had sunk to 11%. This fits with the trend that Canada is moving toward a post-Christian culture. #TheGreatestBOOK This month,…
It’s Pretty Much Impossible. There’s no doubt the majority of churches have a desire for growth. And as new attendees walk through the door, they’re excited to have them! But when they walk out the door, never to return, eventually someone’s going to ask, “Why?” That ‘why’ always leads to a conversation about change. Which…
Have You Felt The Shift? Canada, like most Western countries is shifting toward a post-Christian society. Upcoming generations have been jaded by the tradition of institutional church. And with a rising immigrant population, Western Christianity is being challenged. We must evaluate and adjust our techniques in order to continue reaching the lost. These thoughts stem…
Many Young Adults Have Walked Away. According to research, 40-50% of Millennials connected to the church in their teens will walk away after their senior year of high school. This trend has happened for almost a decade and it’s time to ask why? This thought stems from Conversation (Chapter) 5 of Carey Nieuwhof’s book, Lasting Impact,…
The Church Needs Volunteers. Volunteerism is an essential component to fulfilling the mission of the church. Unfortunately, too often we volunteer without considering our gifting and calling. Soon our good intentions turn to feelings of obligation, then lack of fulfilment sets in, which always causes problems. I’ve been reading through Carey Nieuwhof’s book, Lasting Impact….