A few days ago, church planting practitioners from all over the world came together to share stories, strategies, and the Spirit of God with one another in Washington, D.C. Nearly thirty missional leaders including David Bailey, Jon Tyson, Mako Nagasawa, Don Coleman, Lisa Watson, and Debra and Alan Hirsch guided numerous sessions and conversations designed to bridge the span between …
I think a lot about the importance of living well in every tense—specifically, past, present, future, and present-future tenses. Here, I would like to think out loud, applying this concept to the practice of evangelism, one of the critical skills of well-qualified church planters. Past Tense Before I became a follower of Jesus, I was quite a rebellious iconoclast. It …
At The Praxis Gathering, The V3 Movement will host a number of key partners. Each of these organizations provides resources and opportunities that benefit missional church planters. One such partner Fuller Seminary. Here’s how they describe their certificate in church planting: If you are engaged in church planting or planning to be, we would love the opportunity to serve you through …
At The Praxis Gathering, The V3 Movement will host a number of key partners. Each of these organizations provides resources and opportunities that benefit missional church planters. One such partner is ITeams. Here’s how they describe their approach: We’re a global non-profit organization fueling a movement to change the future of communities worldwide through integrated community transformation (ICT). We bring people …
At The Praxis Gathering, The V3 Movement will host a number of key partners. Each of these organizations provides resources and opportunities that benefit missional church planters. One such partner is Asbury Seminary. Here’s how they describe their MA in Church Planting: New churches are a vital evangelism tool. As the global church continues to grow, there is a desperate need …
Starting tomorrow at The Praxis Gathering, The V3 Movement will host a number of key partners. Each of these organizations provides resources and opportunities that benefit missional church planters. One such partner is Missio Alliance. According to their website: Missio Alliance is a fellowship of churches, denominations, schools, and networks partnering together to see the Church in North America equipped for …
My friend has Lyme disease. He suffers from flu-like symptoms and chronic fatigue most days. It has cost him his job, his livelihood, and, on the darkest of days, his dignity. As a friend who can only observe and listen, it’s the stuff that makes you cry. To make matters worse, most of his family suffers from it, too, while …
A couple of weeks ago I collected some rocks from the French drain in front of our property. I intentionally placed my stones where I would notice them throughout the day and week, recognizing that they provide a focus for my prayers and signify my receptivity to the voice of God. In gathering these stones, I invited God to speak …
The Praxis Gathering exists to connect church planters with missional practitioners who are eager to share their experiences and wisdom in a relational, conversational setting. Every Praxis Gathering presenter brings unique perspectives and bona fide practical instruction to the table, all in the name of glorifying Christ and blessing the Church. Don Coleman is no exception. Don takes his role as a citizen …
At Noon Eastern on Monday, August 10, we will host a free webinar featuring church planter, pastor, author, professor and The Praxis Gathering Presenter AJ Swoboda. Dr. Swoboda teaches theology, biblical studies, and Christian history at George Fox Evangelical Seminary in Portland, Oregon. A. J. started and serves Theophilus Church in urban Portland. He is the author of A Glorious Dark, Messy …