The Ignatians believed and taught that discernment (what to do and how to live within God’s mission) came out of an awareness of how God moved uniquely through their days, relationships...Read more
Discipleship is a holistic enterprise. Any discipleship process that leads people to become more like Jesus will address the head, heart, and hands—what people know, what people feel and believe...Read more
This five day “devotional” helps create a moment of pause and reflection with God while you consider your life within the church, listen to the Spirit, and ask: “What is God calling me to? How is He calling me to…
Over the years we’ve discovered that some key components to a good missional community are good collaboration and teamwork among a leadership team of at least four people...
When coaching missional community leaders, it can be helpful to have a few good tools in your back pocket. We’ve made this “cheat sheet” to be just that...
Field Guide for Genuine Community Tips for Group Leaders
We’ve created this brief resource to equip you with some best practices for leading your group’s weekly discussion as you walk through the Field Guide for Genuine Community...
Holy Week is almost here and we have the opportunity to remember in our missional communities that what Jesus accomplished for us two thousand years ago matters in our lives today. This guide helps communities share their need for Jesus…
One of the best things an everyday follower of Jesus can do is spend time prayerfully getting to know his or her mission field. From high-level and objective statistics, to ground-level and subjective stories,
This guide was created to help fathers and mothers think through the implications of the gospel on parenting and family. We’re asking the big question: how can we make space to care for and raise our children with great intentionality?
In everything you do, God is present. Everywhere you go, you are a child of God, a servant to Jesus, and a sent one by the Spirit. Everything counts. Christ plays in the everyday stuff of life.
One way people can be introduced to the importance of the gospel applied in community and on mission is through teaching. While people often need much more than a sermon, a book, or a seminar, getting a grasp of the…
A cornerstone for many missional communities is a weekly meal together. Not only is that a time when the community hears stories, prays, talk about mission, or any number of things, it's also a meal with food!
While we instinctively know we’re called as Christians to serve and care for the poor, the opportunities and challenges often stop us in our tracks. We don’t know what to do, whom to do it with...
One of the biggest hinderances to living on mission is our complete exhaustion born out of a belief that we can do life apart from God. We falsely believe we can do the things of God apart from God...
For many of us, hearing the word "budget" sends chills down our spine; others are filled with glee at the prospect of organizing yet another thing. But our budgets are more than a dreaded or ...
While you might consider life as a disciple to be filled with activity, one of the more important invitations Jesus gives us is rest. Solitude and silence work together in disciplining our hearts...
We cannot live on mission if we don't have time, energy, capacity, or spiritual depth to follow Jesus. Wisdom is the skill and art of discerning how to make space for the most meaningful things in...
We encourage disciples to seek out at least one opportunity each week to bless or serve others in their neighborhood, work, school, or everyday place. Here is a list of ideas to serve Jesus...
While the holidays can be a very busy season, they are also especially ripe with missional and communal opportunities. What if this year, you intentionally crafted a plan within your community to grow in your collective love...Read More »
If you’re a leader of a community on mission, you might regularly scratch your head and wonder: "What am I supposed to be doing each week? What is my role in shaping this community?” Read More»
While many communities set aside one night each week to gather, share a meal, and have meaningful conversation, we often walk through these moments without much intention. Read More »
We created this simple handout for our leaders on common mission as a "cheat sheet" on mission. Intended to be a refresher and a clarifier...Read More »
Our actions always flow from our beliefs. We are, at times, more aware of this connection and at other times less aware, but it is always true. What we believe affects the way we live. Read More
This guide is designed to help equip every person who is committed to a DNA group in the basics of gospel shepherding. It explains the three steps each DNA group should walk through each time they meet – Discover, Nurture,…
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