Equipping Leaders To Multiply
On October 6-7 I have the privilege of being a part of a very exciting opportunity. LAUNCH is sponsoring the City Movement Forum at Exponential West. Read what my friend Chris Lagerlof has to say about this unique gathering. Too often pastors ask the question, “how do I grow my church?” instead of, “how do we transform our city?.” 2 Samuel 10:12 encourages us, “to fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God.” Paul…Continue Reading
I was at our LAUNCH Las Vegas Hub recently where we assessed 12 new church planting couples. While there I had the opportunity to sit down with Vance Pitman, Pastor at Hope Church and ask him how LAUNCH has helped Hope Church in their reproduction efforts. Check out this short video interview. Want more info on how LAUNCH can help your church become a reproducing church email info@launchstrong.com.
Do you ever feel like ministry is having an adverse effect on your marriage? While it’s easy to blame, the truth is, ministry isn’t responsible for anyone having a bad marriage. God doesn’t call us to lead in His church to the detriment of our marriage. But I’ve watched many men sacrifice their marriage on the alter of ministry. And when we do it’s a clear indication that ministry is no longer a calling it’s an…Continue Reading
Getting an opportunity to cast a God-given vision is a weighty privilege. Having spent time with God, you’ve heard the heart of God and are called to lead toward a preferred future for your church, organization or community. Before you even speak your first word your audience’s mind is like a canvas. The words you speak can paint a picture of a new reality, move people to action, enthuse commitment and even drive them to…Continue Reading
The addiction to addition can be one of the greatest factors that limit a church’s expanding influence in the community and world. I’ve been reading from Acts lately and it’s challenging me to have a greater mindset for multiplication. One of the things we always marvel at when reading the story of the early church is the rapid addition of more and more people to the church. Consider these passages from Acts 2-19, “and that…Continue Reading