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I’ve written previously about the process of recruiting hosts and how it fits into the crowd-to-core strategy of neighborhood groups.  I’ve given you the basics of a great sermon on the topic from Matthew 9:35-38.  Another really good passage is found in 2 Kings 6:24-7:9.  Are you familiar with that story?  You [...]

In my workshops I often talk about using a message series about “God’s Heart for Unconnected People” to prime the pump for asking people to volunteer to be a HOST in an upcoming church-wide alignment.  While the Bible is full of great stories that talk about this idea, here are the two scripture passages that [...]

There’s so much happening right now!  Really great to see what’s possible, what God’s using, what sort of things are working.  Tripped across this message series concept being used at Community Christian in Naperville.  Complete with a game and prizes.  Isn’t that cool?  Can’t you see how easy it will be to invite people?

I’m often asked for message/sermon ideas that will help raise awareness of the need for/role of community.  Don’t know if you’re down with Francis Chan but he did a great job on a very important message back in April at Cornerstone.  You can download The Purpose of the Church right here. Definitely one of the [...]