Recently at the Influence Conference in Anaheim, California, Mark Batterson spoke to the crowd about the importance of prayer. Pastor Mark made a statement which riveted me to my core. He admonished us to begin to pray to God our bravest prayers. The prayers we can barely believe God for. Something ridiculous. Something maybe we’ve … More Praying Brave Prayers

I’ve always known I grew up in a special church. I’ve often wondered if this church was an anomaly in history:  Just a collection of certain people who found each other at a certain time in a certain place which gave rise to this special place? Surely churches like my home church aren’t random. Surely … More 5 Common Characteristics of Un-Common Churches

Fear is one of those common-to-man things. Even people who say they aren’t afraid of anything usually aren’t be genuine. For church revitalizers everywhere these fears sometimes come in the form of old ladies with hairnets, or anonymous notes about what they’re doing wrong, or an impending date with a business meeting. Sometimes the fears are … More Three Fears Revitalizers MUST Overcome

This is the excerpt for your very first post. … More The Cost of Revitalization