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Last week, I had the privilege to be part of the Stadia staff retreat at Lakeside, Ohio. Stadia is a virtual organization. So, when we come together and sit in the same room, it is a fantastic time of being inspired by the great leadership of our various teams and a...

As Christmas approaches and we are faced with the commercialism of the holiday, I encourage you to think of ways to give the people you love experiences rather than stuff.  I asked my daughter, Tabitha, to share her thoughts on her recent experience in Ecuador.  Here...

Happy Thanksgiving!  I'm reflecting on last year's Thanksgiving dinner of rice and beans. We ate that meal surrounded by over 200 Ecuadorian children who now have access to the love of Jesus because together we started a local church in their community. Can I tell you...

I had the privilege of spending last week in Ecuador with my friend, Jason Raitz.  I wanted to share his recent blog post with you because I couldn't say it better myself:   Ecuador has wrecked my heart… I just don’t words. I keep tearing up thinking about the...

I recently had the opportunity to speak with one of the leading communicators in our country, Albert Tate.  He shared invaluable insight into how he prepares for weekend teaching times.  This is a must see video clip!

One of the questions that I like to ask Jesus followers is:  "What is Jesus saying to you and what are you going to do about it?"  I love the way that Angel and Desiree answer --  with quiet, humble, complete obedience.  Check out this video.

I am inspired by what is happening in Detroit.  Please take a minute to watch this short video…I think you will be too!

I recently had the chance to be in Ecuador with my good friend and mentor, Wess Stafford.  Please watch this short video to find out what happens when two great organizations partner together to make sure Every Child Has A Church.

The new life Jesus gives us is worth celebrating. “...having been buried with him in baptism...you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God...” -Colossians 2:12 I love that Stadia church planter, Randall Tonini and  Grace City Church got...