Yes. Yes, I do. Every so often the accusation gets thrown out there: “They just want our building.” It’s usually said with a bit of suspicion, sometimes with frustration, and occasionally as a way to shut down a conversation before it even gets started. So let me answer the question plainly. Do I want your […]
Unity in the body of Christ isn’t something we create through effort or agreement. Unity is something Jesus has already purchased, and we are called to live in the good of what He has done. Conflict comes naturally. In churches, relationships, and even among believers, division can surface quickly. And one of the easiest things […]
By Wafaa “God is not waiting for us to start working with Muslims. He is already at work. He is inviting us to join Him.” Wafaa grew up in a Sunni Muslim family shaped by two cultures and two spiritual influences. In her home, Islam was practiced faithfully—prayers, fasting, and mosque attendance—but there was also […]
Discipleship isn’t even in the Bible. Well, the word discipleship, at least. Why, then, do Christians talk about it so much? I think it’s because the word “discipleship” is one of the best ways to communicate what a life transformed by the gospel message looks like every day of the week. When I got to […]
Warren Owen spoke at our most recent Diaspora Mission Collective gathering. We gathered to hear stories of faith and the cost of discipleship. He shared a reproducible Old Testament bridge strategy to the Gospel. Muslims often need Old Testament context with familiar prophets that help setup and frame who Jesus was and is. Warren describes […]
In seasons of evaluation and renewal, churches often ask a simple but searching question: Are we actually making disciples—or just staying busy? One of the most helpful resources I’ve encountered for addressing that question is The Vine Project: Shaping Your Ministry Culture Around Disciple-Making, by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne. At first glance, The Vine […]
As we launch out in 2026, I can sense both excitement and soberness across our city. We’re all looking at our neighborhoods and our congregations with renewed hope, eager to see how the Lord is going to move in Nashville this year. Yet, we know there will significant challenges ahead. It’s a season for big […]
Faithfulness in obscurity, presence without recognition, and obedience amid confusion are rarely wasted. They are often the soil where lasting fruit grows.
November naturally turns our hearts toward gratitude. We thank God for family, provision, and the daily mercies that sustain us. But as pastors and gospel servants, our thanksgiving must run deeper still—to the grace that called us out of darkness and the mercy that placed us into ministry. Paul reminds Timothy, “I thank him who has […]
Church libraries aren’t just shelves of books—they’re powerful tools for helping people grow as disciples. From providing solid Christian resources to starting reading groups and offering welcoming spaces, a library can support spiritual growth in ways other ministries can’t. In a world where Christian bookstores are disappearing and good resources are harder to find, church […]