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Together, Our Lives Bear Fruit

Together, Our Lives Bear Fruit

Together, Our Lives Bear Fruit Mandy and I just spent a few days with some of our life-long friends. We met Nathan and Trish when we were first married. They had just moved to Indianapolis and found their way to the church Mandy and I had been attending our...

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The Next Generation of Missionaries

The Next Generation of Missionaries

How will they know unless someone tells them? This is the missional call of Romans 10:14. It is our call. Yet today we wrestle with another question: How can they know if no one is legally allowed to tell them? The modus operandi of the modern missionary, walking into...

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Marketplace Skills are Missionary Skills

Marketplace Skills are Missionary Skills

Marketplace skills are Missionary skills. I use this phrase a lot. The alliteration flows off the tongue, and it's just enough out of the box to grab people's attention. I throw it out in general conversation, when I preach, on videos we produce. And I truly do...

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Is an A.I. Powered Church Really a Church?

Is an A.I. Powered Church Really a Church?

Did you hear about the AI-powered church service that was held in Germany a couple months ago? The sermon, the worship songs, and even the prayers were all written and delivered by Artificial Intelligence. There were AI voices and realistic avatars delivering the...

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Leadership Through the Lens of the Gospel, Part 2

Leadership Through the Lens of the Gospel, Part 2

In part 1 of this article, we explored our tendency to define leadership the same way the world does. But godly influence is not the same as fame and notoriety. Jesus must become greater, and we must become less. Let’s continue with Part 2 and unpack a few more...

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Leadership through the Lens of the Gospel, Part 1

Leadership through the Lens of the Gospel, Part 1

I'm going to say something that may initially sound crazy and counterproductive, but hang with me. I'm suspect of our obsession with leadership development in Christian circles today. This may seem strange since I serve on the board of the Sagamore Leadership...

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Business as Mission

Business as Mission

Business as mission (BAM) is a Christian approach to business that applies biblical principles to business and views business as an opportunity to serve God and build relationships.

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The B4T Canvas: Operations

The B4T Canvas: Operations

Step 3 of the B4T Canvas begins to describe the operations side of the business. With this section, we want to determine both how and what we need to fulfill the customer needs we are selling a solution to.

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When Boldness Turns into Foreclosure: Lessons from a Failed Development

When Boldness Turns into Foreclosure: Lessons from a Failed Development

This week we discuss the misconception that people of faith are always bold and irrational risk-takers. Erik shares a personal story about a partially developed property in southern Indiana that was foreclosed on by a bank. The property was being developed by Christian builders who had a vision but lacked the funds to complete the project. He emphasizes that faith and risk are not synonymous, but faith always requires obedience. Erik highlights the importance of discerning what God is saying and being obedient to His guidance. He concludes by encouraging listeners to consider whether they are being obedient to God’s calling, whether it requires taking a bold step or exercising the discipline of waiting.

Unlocking the Secrets of Strong Leadership | The Stone Table

Unlocking the Secrets of Strong Leadership | The Stone Table

What does it look like to be a strong leader? A decisive leader to step into conflict, to deal with difficult situations, and yet do it with the fruit of the spirit? With love, with joy, with peace, patience, kindness, goodness, with faithfulness, with gentleness, and with self-control?

Engaging as Believers in the Marketplace | Q&A with Senator John Crane

Engaging as Believers in the Marketplace | Q&A with Senator John Crane

John Crane discusses the topic of engaging as believers in the marketplace and the importance of humility in leadership. He highlights how power is not inherently bad but should be approached in a way that aligns with Christ’s example. John also shares his experiences in politics, including the challenges he faced during a special session and the importance of hope in difficult times. He emphasizes that success should not be measured solely by external factors but by the impact one has in their role. John’s focus on leadership development and his efforts to establish processes for onboarding new senators demonstrate his commitment to creating a positive and impactful culture within the Senate.

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