Gospel Saturation Insight 084
Insight 84: “Geographic intentionality is not only descriptive of the first church, but a model for how the church takes responsibility for the lostness of a geography. The church should understand its mission in terms of a Circle of Accountability (COA). Until we take responsibility for a defined place, it is difficult to truly see […]
Gospel Saturation Insight 083
Insight 83: “A Harvest Plan. Vision and responsibility necessitate . . . a clear plan for engaging the harvest.” “The first disciples were commissioned and empowered to reach certain geographies with the gospel. Starting with their immediate location (Jerusalem) they were to extend the mission to the surrounding country (Judea), enemy territory (Samaria), and the […]
Prayers For Pastors and Congregations–First Weekend of April 2019
A Prayer for Pastors: O Lord, I wonder how much Jesus was aware at this point that in less than two weeks he would die on a cross? His earthly ministry would end, and He would suffer and die for us. He only had a few more days to impress upon His disciples who He […]
Gospel Saturation Insight 082
Insight 82: “Every Believer = A Missionary. God works in the world through scattered disciples and churches who give gospel access to every man, woman, and child.” (Gospel Saturation Primer, p. 55) Download the full Gospel Saturation Primer — Gospel Saturation Primer.
Captured By Vision Insight 069 By George Bullard
A vision for a needed or wanted new or retrofitted building is seldom, if ever, a missional vision that is pulling the congregation forward. Buildings are tools that flow out of vision. Buildings are not usually missional. There may be a few exceptions—just not as many exceptions as people who like new or retrofitted buildings […]
Gospel Saturation Insight 081
Insight 81: “The work of the harvest isn’t merely for a select few, it is the work of all of God’s people and another ‘each’ in our definition. Each disciple of Jesus must strive to give each man, woman, and child in their circles of influence repeated opportunities to see, hear, and respond to the […]
Captured By Vision Insight 068 By George Bullard
Vision is not about new or retrofitted buildings, but about the lives transformed through the ministries that take place within these buildings. Management likes to see new tangible things happening. New or retrofitted buildings is visible evidence of growth and progress. Buildings may be to some people an obvious sign of progress, but they represent […]
Gospel Saturation Insight 080
Insight 80: “God’s people must take responsibility for their role in the harvest. Each person who has trusted Jesus in faith is entrusted with a particular role to play in the harvest. They are the laborers for whom Jesus prayed in Matthew 9.” (Gospel Saturation Primer, p. 54) Download the full Gospel Saturation Primer — Gospel […]
Captured By Vision Insight 067 By George Bullard
Living into vision is not about a checklist of tasks, but a map for a scavenger hunt that moves from experience to experience. Don’t turn vision into a left-brained operational plan focused on tasks. Vision is more a right-brained adventure that feels the presence and leadership of God. It is a journey. It follows its […]
Captured By Vision Insight 066 By George Bullard
When visionary leadership is not present in a congregation, it creates a vacuum into which management rushes. Management is the heaviest weight class in congregations and knows how to throw a punch. It knows how to takeover. When management is given an opening, it rushes into the vacuum created by the lack of vision. At […]