Seth McBee 7 min read
If the mission to make disciples is that clear, why do we ignore Jesus and pursue other things so far down the list of “to-dos”?
Jo Saxton 3 min read
All the reasons why I locked my door for Halloween are the reasons why I’m now opening it. You see, Halloween is not my favorite celebration, but it is a missional opportunity. Here's why.
Doug Paul 2 min read
Here are 5 important tips for ministry in under-resourced communities.
Verge Network 1 min read
"You can't be what you don't see. We get discipleship, but how many of us have seen it last more than one generation? Will we let people imitate our lives? Do I have a life worth imitating?"
Verge Network 4 min read
In the bid for excellence and in the process of building well-run and professional organisations, I wonder if something has been missed.
Verge Network 1 min read
Check out this clip of Jo Saxton at Exponential 2011: On the Verge, as she fields the question: "What do you do with children in your missional community?"
She offers great insight into the mindset, flexibility, and creativity required by parents to bring their children into God's mission. In fact, kids may be the best evangelists in your group!
Verge Network 1 min read
Alex Absalom gives us the keys to an effective Missional Community.
Verge Network 4 min read
"I wonder if the reason why Jesus keeps this risk element in play is that it forces us to be reliant upon Him to intervene."
Alex weighs in on the topic of Risk & Adventure in the life of the Christian. See what it has looked like for Alex to trust God in varying, risky situations.
Verge Network 1 min read
Stew from Verge Network interviews Jo Saxton about how the gospel calls us to risk and adventure, as opposed to comfort and ease. She answers why the gospel is dangerous and what an adventurous faith has looked like in her life.
Verge Network 3 min read
The big point is this: Jesus loves children. In fact, He REALLY REALLY LOVES children! Love for children is very close to the Father's heart, and thus to the heart of Jesus. This means that for all of us, whether we're married or single, young or old, children should be a priority.