
Rescuing “Love” from Society’s Clutches
Part 3 (of 3) Jesus modeled a framework for understanding the nature and extent of God’s love – as our Father. The term “love” is
Part 3 (of 3) Jesus modeled a framework for understanding the nature and extent of God’s love – as our Father. The term “love” is
Part 2 (of 3) Any plot to eradicate Christianity must involve a single, crucial step. Restricting freedom of worship won’t work. Persecution always backfires. Exerting
Part 1 (of 3) God is love. Because love is often misunderstood, so is God. There are powerful incentives on this side of heaven for
Christians prove they personally know the one true God only when they undergo a transformation reflecting that life-altering, seemingly unimaginable possibility. Likewise, churches persuade non-believers
Christians anxiously await the return of Jesus. But none want to hasten the next advent by repeating what prompted the Lord’s first two earth-shattering interventions.
“Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over
This is not our home. We should be concerned about the here and now, but not worried. The Lord has a plan and Hillary nor
Because most churchgoers don’t see themselves AS the church, they’re susceptible to becoming consumers OF the church: “I’m looking for a new church home” “My kids don’t like it
After college I spent 2 years on Capitol Hill working for a U.S. Congressman, got an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, served for 15
Redefining members (not pastors and staff) as the “church” and the community (not members) as the “customer” would reverse the lens through which churches evaluate
Throughout that process, I wondered why the Church in America seemed to be struggling – in growth, impact, influence and public perception. Being a consultant, I couldn’t help but look closer – and what I discovered was shocking. The modern American church model doesn’t align with the most fundamental principle of successful organizations – nor Biblical mandates. There is a flawed assumption underlying nearly every decision churches make today and we believe it’s the root cause for the Church’s decline…
Meet The Need’s mission is to mobilize and equip the Church to lead millions more to Christ by following Jesus’ example of meeting those in need exactly where they are.
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