Why do we gather?

Why do we gather?

Lately I have been asking people who are pastors and church planters – “Why do we gather? As a body and a people, why do we get together?” I get various answers, from building relationship and encouraging one another, to conversations about the corporate witness that...
A Mature Approach To 5Q

A Mature Approach To 5Q

The foundational and constitutional text for the church’s five-fold ministry is Ephesians 4:11-13. When considering the text of these verses, we often readily acknowledge and agree with the stated goal of ‘unity in our faith’ and ‘maturity in Christ.’ But...
Can 5Q Bring Unity To Our Political Divide?

Can 5Q Bring Unity To Our Political Divide?

While the times in which we live may be unprecedented, the attitudes in the human heart are not. Jesus, upon ascending into heaven, left the work of discipling all nations in the hands of fallible, but hopeful, spirit-led human beings. Jesus left the reputation of...