Tag: formation

• Small Groups are Key to Church Unity

  Looking back at the hundred-or-so conflicted congregations with whom I have been called to consult over the last couple of decades, here is an important observation: only a small handful (or so) of them had a strong small group ministry. The vast majority of them either had no small group ministry or they had a…

  Blake

  April 7, 2016

  Christian Accountability, Church Unity, Genuine Community, leadership, Spiritual Formation

  Christian, church, doctrine, formation, friendship, leadership, relationships, small groups, Spiritual, transformation, unity

• It’s a Relationship, Yes…but Different

  Tuesday Re-mix: When I kept silent,     my bones wasted away     through my groaning all day long. For day and night     your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped     as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you     and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess     my transgressions to…

  Blake

  April 1, 2014

  Forgiveness, missional, prayer, Reconciliation, Spiritual Formation

  Christ, church, communication, confession, David, faith, Forgiveness, formation, God, grace, mercy, Psalm 32, relationships, Spiritual, theology