John Piper explains when you should share the gospel…
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Disciple-making is an intentional process of evangelizing non-believers, establishing believers in the faith, and equipping leaders…
What you present as the gospel, will determine what you present as discipleship…
It’s interesting, the posts I write regarding evangelism are the lowest viewed posts on the blog. So, I’m hoping the title of this post has piqued your interest…
In Mark Chanski’s book, Womanly Dominion: More Than a Gentle Quiet Spirit, two coaching slogans are mentioned, “Play your position!” and “Win it!”…
Finding The Answer As I have searched myself and helped others along toward the answer to this “burning” question, I find it is important to know at least three things: 1) …
The basic concepts of the gospel — sin, guilt and accountability before God, the sacrifice of the cross, human nature, afterlife — are becoming culturally strange in the west for…
Missional Outreach Tim Keller wrote an article in 2001 entitled The Missional Church. In it, he describes the elements of a missional church. Below is a short excerpt from the…
Simple Idea, Profound Impact I came across this quote recently from Tim Keller about preaching: “A man who is not deeply involved in personal shepherding, evangelism, and pastoral care will be…
At CSO, we write on the brokenness of sports. As you read what we say, you might get the message that we think competition is bad. We don’t. However others…
Motorcycles are dangerous. I believe that propositional statement to be true. You may believe it or not. If you do, you can without that belief really connecting with you. However,…
We talk with sports ministers about developing coaches about as often as Stephen Curry looks good shooting a jump shot! Why? Maybe that is because the success of sports ministries…
A while ago I was in Dallas meeting with leaders from local churches to discuss the foundation for Sports Ministry in the Local Church. We talked about the why, the…
Written by Bob Schindler What I like about the show, The Biggest Loser, is watching people achieve what they have never achieved before but have longed for some time to accomplish. It…
This blog from the Cripplegate seems very appropriate for sports. Here are some excerpts: “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. …” – Matthew 6:9 – Everything we ask…
The Reality Get involved with people very much and you find all kinds of problems. Failing health, marital infidelity, rebellious children, embezzling employees, fractured friendships – the list seems endless. The influence…