Cultures (and generations) collide, as we know so well. Perhaps the clearest evidence of this in the church is in the arena of music. Music is, at the heart, an expression of culture. That could give us insight into why when the music is changed or rejected, people experience loss and even feel criticized. Cultures collide, but they also connect,… Read more »
Mike Breen has identified 2 factors in discipleship (development of others into the image of Christ): invitation and challenge. Invitation carries with it hope, relationship, and being seen as a person worthy of investment. Challenge flows from invitation. Challenge can be calling up or calling out. Either way, challenge is most effective when rooted in the relationship of invitation. We believe that bringing challenge is best… Read more »
Culture and Ministry Ken’s sweet spot Ken’s stretched impact Ken’s challenging area Jeffery’s Sweet Spot Jeffery’s stretched impact Jeffery’s challenging area Macy’s sweet spot Macy’s stretched impact Macy’s challenging area Time——————————————————————————————–> As leaders, our lack of culture shift and cultural awareness often opens us to missing what is really going on and then we get “hooked” as leaders into the… Read more »