Gospel Centered Discipleship
I am finishing up my revised and expanded manuscript of Gospel-Centered Discipleship (formerly Fight Clubs). Crossway will publish this manuscript. I’ve field tested some of the new material in recent conferences with great response. I’m excited about the considerable revisions, how the writing is changing me, and my church. Manuscript due end of February.
Slow Church
At Austin City Life (new website next Sunday), we have been working through what it means to be a Slow, Focused, & Creative Church (audio). The response has been remarkable. People want slow. As a city church of creatives, professionals, families, singles, and students, we are well acquainted with the “busy”, too acquainted in some instances. Should Christians be among the most busy people on earth? We’re postulating slow church, and at the same time, suggesting that Christians should be among the most focused, least anxious, extremely creative people in the city. I’m working on a book to address some of this. Yes, “working on another book.”
The GCM Collective National Conference
The CGM Collective has nailed down a new, National Conference date in Huntsville, AL for Sept 14-16. It will be a GCM EveryDay on steroids. I love being a part of the GCM community and so appreciate the leadership and gospel-earnestness of my fellow GCM leaders. We’re also rolling out some new things with a GCM Affinity Group in Acts 29 this year. Oh, yeah, we put up some free audio from a recent conference and you have to check out the new CD by Soma called, of course, Story.
The Failure of the Missional Church
This article has received a lot of attention. It seems to have struck a nerve because it addresses where the Missional Church is for so many people. I recently returned from a great time with folks in Omaha, where they videoed my talk on “The Failure of the Missional Church.” We processed this talk in 45 minutes of Q&A. Pastors and church planters want to learn how to truly follow Jesus and lead his church on mission. These are great days for the re-surging American church.