Why we do things is often more important than how we do things. One of the main reasons we made the move to Appleton to lead at Mercy Road Church is explained in a blog by Ben Connelly — Why Should You Care About Everyday Mission. Here’s part of what he says in the blog… If […]
What Is Missional?
This question came up recently when I was meeting with some friends to talk about our ministry vision. It’s worth explaining. However, my understanding of missional is not something that I discovered or began to understand from a simple blog or written definition. With that said, I will try to explain with the help of […]
Why We Ask – REASON #5
You’re on the TEAM. In the book of Nehemiah, chapter 3, we read about a diverse team of individuals and groups that God assembled through the leadership and obedience of Nehemiah. As you support us in ministry please know that you are a strategic part of the TEAM. We are not able to accomplish our modern day […]
Why We Ask – REASON #4
Generous, Simple, Giving. Our most critical need is to establish monthly support. We’re a typical family with typical needs: mortgage, insurance, dogs to feed, college bills, a wedding soon, gas for the cars, food for the table…you get the picture. As you consider giving to our ministry, hopefully on a monthly basis, we would like […]
Why We Ask – REASON #2
Vision. A recent blog posted by our friends at Support Raising Solutions sums up a very good reason for people in ministry asking for financial and prayer support. Here’s a brief excerpt from the article: …our compelling reason as Great Commission workers to work hard at support raising is not so we can earn money […]
Why am I becoming a church-planting pastor?
A common stat that I often refer to is this, “only 4% of our Millennial Generation attends a church.” (published by Mike Breen of 3DM). Here are some further numbers that really hit home for me and my family. This is one reason that I’m excited to be a pastor at Mercy Road soon. The […]
Looking For A Church Family
I received an email this week from a person searching for a new church family. He had some questions that I found interesting. Here’s what he asked… If [your church] had unlimited finances, what would it look like? Do you follow the 5-fold ministry structure described in Ephesians 4:11-13? What do you think of the […]
Church Technology Update…
A few months ago, at Harvest Church, we took the plunge into the world of digital audio with the purchase of a new Behringer X32 mixing console. One of the long range goals was to provide personal monitoring for our musicians. This is now starting to happen with the addition of Behringer’s P16-M units. These personal […]
Discipling Friendships Work!
My friends from Cadre Ministries call it D3. It’s when the people you are discipling begin to disciple others and kingdom growth takes place. After nearly two years of intentional, relational disciple-making I’m beginning to see this take place. Wow! Our family is part of a Missional Community; an extended family of the local church, […]