Category Archives: Missional Community Experience
A Church Serving Those Who Are Sent
(Our next worship gathering is July 7 @ 6:00 at the home of Kent and Kris Wehmeier. Come and be equipped and encouraged for life on mission.) Agree or disagree: “In the prevailing framework of the church today, leaders are … Continue reading
Worship Gathering Sunday Night
We’re holding a special worship gathering next Sunday to commission Jim Weldon as he begins working as the Area Director for North St. Johns County Young Life. Please come and encourage and pray for Jim and his wife Jennifer – … Continue reading
Our Story So Far
The Story of LoveFirst Coast/First Coast Missional Communities (so far) – March 2017 version In the Spring of 2013, God pulled together about twenty people from five different churches. We had several things in common. Many of us had been … Continue reading
Why We Take Short Term Mission Trips
My friend Carleene recently sent me some articles by the Gospel Coalition that raised some concerns about short term missions. There’s been a fair amount of research and a great deal of reflection on the pluses and minuses of such … Continue reading
When The Spirit Leads the Retreat!
When the Spirit leads a retreat, the experiences you have are exactly what you need. Continue reading
What is Good News to these people?
(Next gathering, Good Friday, Mickler Beach, 30 minutes before sunrise.) Who is God leading you to reach? And why? We’re currently laying the groundwork for what may become a missional community downtown. What do I mean by that? Well, in … Continue reading
Discipleship’s Uncomfortable Third
In discipleship, we invite others to be intentional about living three dimensionally, Up-In-and-Out: Up – pursuing a relationship with God, In – investing deeply in a few relationships, and Out – engaging in advancing God’s Kingdom. Usually, people are comfortable with … Continue reading
Ask It! The Haunting/Clarifying Discipleship Question
There’s a question than haunts me and drives me in ministry. “If all the Christians in the world were killed and none were left but those in your church, would they be equipped to start the Christian movement all over … Continue reading
6 Dangers That MUST Be Addressed To Save Your Youth Group (and a Response)
Part 1 is an excerpt from an article by Justin Lopez at Austin Stone. Humbly, I offer part 2 as my response. It reflects what I would do about it if I were still leading a youth ministry and is informed by … Continue reading
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