On Being In A Community At NewSpring

zac | June 22, 2009

Since I left high school, I have not lived anywhere near my parents. In fact, most of the places I have lived have been at least a couple of hours away from any relatives. Not long after we were married, Mandy and I moved away and her story is similar: We have rarely lived close [...]

Innovation3: Missional Community — Matt Carter

zac | January 28, 2009

Here are some key points from Matt Carter out of Austin Stone Community Church:

“What is it in life that actually builds community?”
“The answer is mission.”
“Is that not how Jesus built community?”
“He called disciples to Himself and He did two things: He called them to Himself and He called them to mission.”
“Missional Groups were created.”
“When we [...]

Innovation3: Missional Community — Neil Cole

zac | January 28, 2009

Here are some key points from Neil Cole out of Church Multiplication Associates:

“Stop asking the wrong questions: who are we going to reach? what kind of church strategy are we going to use? what kind of music are we going to have?”
“Right question: Who is Jesus to you?”
“Answer that question right and church planting comes [...]

Innovation3: Missional Community — Dino Rizzo

zac | January 28, 2009

Here are some key points from Dino Rizzo out of Healing Place Church:

“There is a whole lot more right with the church than there is wrong with the church.”
“Are we celebrating the idea of doing life with people that are a whole lot different than us?”
“If I did not understand the power of diversity, I [...]