by Todd Morikawa, Pastor of Kailua Baptist Church in Kailua, Hawaii Praise the Lord for the doctrine of sanctification. But let’s be honest. If there was one thing about the work of the Spirit that many of us would change if we could it’s this: the speed. Holiness tends to Read more…
by Matthew Delaughter Who Decides He is Called? CHURCH-AFFIRMED PLANTERS Growing up in Western Culture, we have been told to pursue our dreams and not to let anyone tell us any different. Sadly, this cultural thinking has polluted the way we think about calling in the church. Many have been Read more…
by Matthew Delaughter This is a second blog post in a series called “Sacred Over Skilled.” If you missed Part 1, check it out here. The purpose of this blog is to highlight and prioritize characteristics of church planters that are often neglected. It is not to say that contemporary Read more…
by Matthew Delaughter What comes to mind when you think of a church planter? What are their characteristics? Maybe someone who is driven and unconventional in their approach to ministry. I began considering church planting back when I was in community college, and from that time, words I often heard Read more…
Sometimes we find ourselves between two opposing camps of believers. Let’s call them Gospelites and Culturites. Gospelites emphasize the crucial importance of bold gospel proclamation. They maintain that urgent and bold evangelism is far more important than studying the culture. Culturites, on the other hand, emphasize the necessity of cultural Read more…