What does it mean to walk in Christ?
Jesus said multiple times in the Gospel of John that if you love Him, you obey His commandments. And really, very simply, that is what it means to be a Christian. That's what it means to walk in Christ. We're told seven times, for example, in the Book of Ephesians to walk with the Lord, and we're gi...
Church Planting Basic Training
When is a Church Plant Now a Fully Established Church?
There are a wide variety of opinions on the difference between a “church plant” and a “church,” so admittedly, this final article in the series more seasoned advice based my own experiences.
Where does Jesus fit in the Old Testament?
I think it's a grave mistake to think that the story of Jesus began in the Gospel of Matthew at the birth of Christ, at the Christmas story. The fact is is that Jesus is the living son of God, he always has been, always will be, he is eternal, he is God very God. And so going all the way back to Gen...
Church Planting Basic Training
What Foundations Must Be Established?
This is partially a repeat of concepts presented in various other articles in this series, but these foundations cannot be overemphasized. Here is what a core group must establish and understand.