Fulfill The Mission

14/04/2021

“You have been speaking about William Carey. When I am gone, say nothing about William Carey; speak only about William Carey’s Savior.” — William Carey

07/04/2021

Whether your church has Sunday school or off-site small groups during the week, you likely have small group leaders who week after week facilitate the group. Frankly, I don’t think we spend enough time praying for these leaders.

Whether your church has Sunday school or off-site small groups during the week, you likely have small group leaders who week after week facilitate the group.

06/04/2021

"Christians must share their faith in obedience to the Great Commission, because we are only seeing the fruit of sin this side of death." - Ray Comfort

05/04/2021

The church at Corinth was a hard church, to say the least. They were divided. They were carnal. They tolerated sin. They sued each other. They argued over Christian liberty, spiritual gifts, and the resurrection. My guess is this was a church most of us would NOT want to pastor.

The church at Corinth was a hard church, to say the least. They were divided. They were carnal. They tolerated sin. They sued each other. They argued over Christian liberty, spiritual gifts, and the resurrection. My guess is this was a church most of us would NOT want to pastor. Some of us, on the o...

01/04/2021

“Missions is not for the hyperactive Christians in the church. Missions is the purpose of the church.” - Robby Gallaty

31/03/2021

Our God is a global God – so His people need to have a global vision for the Great Commission that takes seriously the nations of the world and the opportunity before us.

How do we go about completing the mission of the Great Commission? Pastor Bob dives into the model and opportunity in this blog post.

30/03/2021

This week, believers around the world will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. As you lead your church to celebrate Easter this year, think about these practical ways to celebrate the holiday.

NOTE: This post is about the next holiday on our calendar: Easter. If you’re a pastor interested in sermon outlines for holidays and special occasions, check out this new $5 ebook, Sermon Starters:…

29/03/2021

“To stay here and disobey God – I can’t afford to take the consequence. I would rather go and obey God than to stay here and know that I disobeyed.” – Amanda Berry Smith

29/03/2021

Half of all U.S. churchgoers (51%) say they are unfamiliar with the term “the Great Commission.”

This surprising finding comes from Translating the Great Commission, a report created in partnership with Seed Company.

https://bit.ly/3fn0I94 | Credit: Barna Group

Contemporary perspectives on a Biblical mandate The command to represent the gospel may be loud and clear—but it’s not necessarily simple. This study, produced in partnership with Seed Company, gauges the Church’s comprehension of the Great Commission, as well as the many opinions about how to...

26/03/2021

I write this post having been a pastor and talked to pastors for a number of years. Sundays are often great days of being with God’s people, but most of us face some type of distraction during the day – especially in these continual days of COVID-19.

I write this post having been a pastor and talked to pastors for a number of years. Sundays are often great days of being with God’s people, but most of us face some type of distraction during the …

24/03/2021

As I think back across 40 years of full-time ministry, I’m reminded of some older ways we did church then that could still work today. These ideas from years ago, in fact, make me wonder how we might use them today.

23/03/2021

“It is not in our choice to spread the gospel or not. It is our death if we do not.” – Peter Taylor Forsyth

22/03/2021

As a student of church growth, I realize many folks aren’t comfortable talking about church “numbers.” In some cases, they’ve seen church leaders compromise in method or theology to increase numbers. Others are simply concerned that focusing on numbers can quickly become man-centered.

As a student of church growth, I realize many folks aren’t comfortable talking about church “numbers.” In some cases, they’ve seen church leaders compromise in method or theology to increase number…

18/03/2021

During these polarizing times where battles for political power or division from cultural struggles are crippling the influence of the Christian church, we need to refocus our attention and commitment to fulfilling the great commission.

17/03/2021

"To know the will of God, we need an open Bible and an open map." - William Carey

16/03/2021

Over the years of church consulting, I’ve seen various answers to the question, “Should the pastor know what church members give?” In this post, I list some of those options, and I invite your feedback. What are your thoughts on this question?

Over the years of church consulting, I’ve seen various answers to the question, “Should the pastor know what church members give?” In this post, I list some of those options, and I invite your feed…

15/03/2021

Have you heard our latest episode? Chuck and Keith share some ways that they implement rest & renewal in their lives and how we as ministry leaders can recalibrate so that we can not only take care of ourselves and our loved ones.

‎Show Great Commission Conversations, Ep The Importance Of Rest & Spiritual Renewal - Mar 6, 2021

13/03/2021

“The mark of a great church is not its seating capacity, but its sending capacity." – Mike Stachura

11/03/2021

Worship is not only about what we do when the church gathers; it is what we are to do every day. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself today prior to gathering with other believers this weekend.

Worship is not only about what we do when the church gathers; it is what we are to do every day. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself today prior to gathering with other believers this weekend:* D…

10/03/2021

It's been 1 year since COVID-19 forever changed what life would look like our country as well as the rest of the world. What this time has revealed to so many of us is our limitations as humans and our desperate need for rest and spiritual renewal.

‎Show Great Commission Conversations, Ep The Importance Of Rest & Spiritual Renewal - Mar 6, 2021

09/03/2021

"The church that does not evangelize will fossilize." - Oswald J. Smith

07/03/2021

AMEN!

05/03/2021

A friend asked a question about this topic this past weekend, but it’s a recurrent one for church staff members. With gratitude to Jim Collins for his book, Good to Great, I re-post these links in hopes they may help and encourage you and your church.

A friend asked a question about this topic this past weekend, but it’s a recurrent one for church staff members. With gratitude to Jim Collins for his book, Good to Great, I re-post these links in …

04/03/2021

Did you listen to our latest episode? Dr. Keith Whitfield & Dr. Chuck Lawless discuss the subject of spiritual warfare and how the enemy manifests himself in the lives of everyday believers as well as leaders.

Listen to it below!

‎Show Great Commission Conversations, Ep How The Enemy Attacks Us Through Spiritual Warfare - Feb 26, 2021

03/03/2021

"The Great Commission will not be fulfilled with our spare time or spare money." - David Kim

03/03/2021

I’m grateful for the Sunday school teachers and youth ministers who taught me, challenged me, corrected me, and supported me as a teenager living in a non-Christian home. Still, my church then used the language of “the future of the church” for students—and I’m not convinced that’s the best language.

I was 13 when the Lord saved me, and I’m grateful for the Sunday school teachers and youth ministers who taught me, challenged me, corrected me, and supported me as a teenager living in a non-Chris…

01/03/2021

On this week's episode, Keith & Chuck help you gain a more complete understanding of what the Bible teaches about spiritual warfare in order to live in victory, confident that Satan is an enemy who has already been defeated.

Listen below!

‎Show Great Commission Conversations, Ep How The Enemy Attacks Us Through Spiritual Warfare - 2021년 2월 26일

27/02/2021

I’m a professor who doesn’t like course evaluations and a preacher who doesn’t enjoy sermon critiques. So, I’m leery of telling others how to improve their preaching or teaching. Nevertheless, here are 15 ways (some that are perhaps surprising) to improve your communicating the gospel.

Here are 15 ways (some that are perhaps surprising) to improve your preaching and communicating the gospel.

26/02/2021

Think of evangelism as building a relationship with someone and intentionally planning to share Jesus as a part of everyday living.

Hear our conversation with Dr. Scott Hildreth about personal evangelism below!

‎Show Great Commission Conversations, Ep How You Can Make Sharing The Gospel A Part Of Your Lifestyle | Guest: Dr. D. Scott Hildreth - Feb 18, 2021

23/02/2021

I realize it’s possible to lie to an accountability partner, but I still think it’s important someone asks us hard questions. More than that, I think it’s imperative we have at least one God-given friendship with someone of the same gender who can read our heart.

I realize it’s possible to lie to an accountability partner, but I still think it’s important someone asks us hard questions. More than that, I think it’s imperative we have at least one God-given…

22/02/2021

"There is nothing in the world or the Church except the church's disobedience to render the evangelization of the world in this generation an impossibility." — Robert Speer

19/02/2021

What if talking about your faith felt as natural as discussing your family, your work, or your hobbies? Evangelism doesn't have to be uncomfortable. You're under no pressure to prove anything. It really just amounts to having a conversation, and almost any context provides the opportunity for evangelism.

Check out our latest episode below!

‎Show Great Commission Conversations, Ep How You Can Make Sharing The Gospel A Part Of Your Lifestyle | Guest: Dr. D. Scott Hildreth - Feb 18, 2021

18/02/2021

Maybe you’ve seen the church that has 100 members and 25 committees. I’m using those numbers as an example, of course, but they’re not far enough from percentages I’ve seen in some churches. Some churches have so many committees you wonder how they accomplish anything.

Maybe you’ve seen the church that has 100 members and 25 committees. I’m using those numbers as an example, of course, but they’re not far enough from percentages I’ve seen in some churches. Some c…

17/02/2021

Have you listened to our latest episode with Dr. Jim Shaddix? In these roles of pastoral leadership that leaders serve, it can get really easy to ignore our own spiritual tank so we can pour into others, but that honestly can be one of the most destructive things we can do for those we serve.

‎Show Great Commission Conversations, Ep How To Stay Consistent In Your Walk With The Lord | Guest: Dr. Jim Shaddix - Feb 11, 2021

16/02/2021

One painful issue that pastors deal with is losing the support of friends – losing the backing of a Christian brother or sister is a unique pain. When those bonds are severed, the anguish is deep.

In my years of church consulting, I have spent hours talking to local church pastors. Pastors, it seems, long for someone to listen to them. Listen to the topics of pain I often hear, and take a mi…

15/02/2021

“The history of missions is the history of answered prayer.” ― Samuel Zwemer

12/02/2021

This week, Dr. Chuck Lawless and Dr. Keith Whitfield bring on one of their colleagues from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. Jim Shaddix, to discuss how church and ministry leaders can remain consistent when it comes to their personal relationship with God.

‎Show Great Commission Conversations, Ep How To Stay Consistent In Your Walk With The Lord | Guest: Dr. Jim Shaddix - Feb 11, 2021

11/02/2021

“Do not make the Great Commission your Great Omission.” ― Daryl Baugh

10/02/2021

Based on my experience of consulting and studying similar churches, here are some of the reasons why congregations are at each other's heads consistently.

Some months ago, I wrote a post about why some churches have a history of only conflict. As I’ve continued to work with churches, here are some more reasons such churches remain: We base our c…