Category Archives: Five keys

Moving beyond what we can do

A few years ago I visited friends who had chosen to live and work in the slums of a major South American city. I was deeply impressed with their commitment to serve among the poor as a family, despite the high levels of crime and disease. They were a living witness to God’s presence in [...]

A time to speak. A time to let the scriptures speak.

I was asked recently to speak at a church gathering of people recovering from drug and alcohol additions.        The safe thing to do would have been to pull out one of my well worn messages. Instead I took a risk. I broke people into groups of three to five and told them to read the [...]

More on Discovery Bible Studies

Here’s some wisdom from a friend who knows a lot more about Discovery Bible Studies (DBS) as a method of evangelism, disciple making and planting churches. In most situations, it is best to start with two or three (or more). Try and reach a community, not just an individual … This gives the meeting a [...]

Making disciples for dummies (like me)

I’m having fun these days doing Discovery Bible Studies (DBS) with people who want to know more about Jesus. This week I met with a twenty something professional. We’re working through Matthew’s Gospel. That wasn’t my plan, somehow we started in Genesis and jumped to Matthew. The guy is out of control. We’re meant to [...]

Slow down!

If you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the inside of a dynamic movement? Read this letter by William Booth to the movement he founded. They say we go too fast! This accusation comes from all directions. Our enemies do not like our speed and our friends are afraid of it. What do [...]

Building a bridge for Muslims

The latest Movements podcast is an interview with Kevin Greeson, author of The Camel. He describes a simple method of identifying Muslims who would like to know more about Isa (Jesus). It’s non confrontational and has been effective in many different contexts around the world. Some great insights on building bridges for sharing the gospel, [...]

Mission control, we have a problem

I’ve been away for the last two weeks. The trip gave me the opportunity to bump into a whole range of people engaged or thinking about overseas missions. They are all good people with a heart to serve God. They all hope their ministry will result in new disciples and new churches. Some of their [...]

Why success always starts with failure

I’ve just listened to an interview on Counterpoint with Tim Harford, the author of Adapt. The book sounds very promising. “Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Failure” (Tim Harford)

Floyd McClung on the joy of not leading

Floyd McClung shares one of his happiest moments so far in Africa. . . Anyway, my D-Group on Wednesday evenings is with 4 Malawian men who are new believers and future church planters. They live in shacks, are dirt poor, but most important, they have a vibrant, growing love for Jesus and a willingness to [...]

On sale at Koorong

My good friends at Koorong Books have just dropped the price of Movements that Change the World to under $12 (AUD). The offer is good until March 1.