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Limited Time Only: Webinar Replay with Pete Atkins of Fresh Expressions UK
Chris Morton | 3 Nov 2015
“How ‘Normal’ People Can Become Pioneering Missionaries” features Pete Atkins of Fresh Expressions UK. Available until Saturday at midnight! Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Free Webinar on Church...
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A Secret of Church Leadership That Could Solve a Lot of Problems
Chris Morton | 26 Oct 2015
A Secret Way of Leadership As we have all heard gurus like John Maxwell say “everything rises and falls on leadership.” History and the nightly news are full of stories...
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Joining God’s Mission? Get Ready to Fail
Chris Morton | 21 Sep 2015
God’s messengers have never been known for their success rate. Noah failed to save the lives of his contemporaries from the flood. Moses failed to get Pharaoh to let his...
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A Better Question is: Why Do Any of Us Stay in Church?
Chris Morton | 17 Aug 2015
There’s a big hubub about Millennials leaving the church. The same can be heard about baby boomers and, most recently, women. It would be easy to come up with a...
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The Cost of Apostleship
Chris Morton | 21 May 2015
“I don’t know how you just talk to people like that, Chris.” This subtly offensive statement was one I have heard a lot. For a little while, I hosted a...
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6 Charges From the Guy Who Coined the Term “Missional”
Chris Morton | 30 Apr 2015
The term “missional” has gotten so bogged down with baggage from previous movements that it’s hard to know what it means. The story goes that Leslie Newbigin coined (or at...
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Pathways Church Outside Baltimore MD is Looking for a Pioneering Leader
Chris Morton | 28 Apr 2015
Fresh Expressions US works with a growing number of established churches, networks and denominations to equip them to pioneer new ways to be the Church. One exciting example is Pathways Church...
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The Three Letter Word that Will Make or Break Your Church
Chris Morton | 11 Mar 2015
A single three letter word can completely alter the identity and actions of your church. It has more power than an excellent service. It brings more focus than a great...
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Nine Necessities for a Life of Mission
Chris Morton | 19 Feb 2015
How do you “become a missionary?” Often, the process begins with getting a theological degree and learning a new language. As Christendom loses its hold on the West, we’re learning...
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Dying Church? Five Signs You Still Have Something to Give
Chris Morton | 29 Jan 2015
In most cities, you don’t have to go very far to find a church whose “glory days” are behind her. Many churches are declining. Churches close down all the time....
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Three Steps to Rethink Christmas for Your Fresh Expression
Chris Morton | 22 Dec 2014
Christmas remains one of the few times when people show an openness to hearing the story of Jesus, even if they aren’t open to church. If handled correctly, this can...
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Register Today for Pioneer Communities
Chris Morton | 19 Dec 2014
Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Free Webinar on Church Revitalization "How Listening to Your Community Can Spur Revitalization" with Heather Jallad and David Graham. Watch for Free About the...