“Listen, a farmer went out to plant some seeds.” Matthew 13:3 A more modern illustration could be a pastor went out to plant a church or a leader went out to start a small group. And just like in the parable of the sower, I believe that the success of that church or group or Continue Reading
Every Monday I post one of The Basics. The Basics are simple steps every church can take to grow. They are the same steps that led my church from 87 people in attendance to over 700. These steps have helped my church see hundreds of people saved and baptized in just a few short years. Most of Continue Reading
This weekend the Stephens family will be packing our suitcases, and hopping a plane to the most magical place on Earth. That’s right, we’re going to Disneyworld. This will be our third trip to see the mouse since 2012. Why do we keep going back? Because it’s the single best experience my family has ever Continue Reading