The Difference in Being WITH God or FOR God
by: Trevin Wax
If you are a follower of Jesus called into his service, remember that he called you—first and foremost—to be with him, not to work for him.
ABOUT TREVIN WAX
My name is Trevin Wax. I am a follower of Jesus Christ. My wife is Corina, and we have two children: Timothy (7) and Julia (3).
Currently, I serve the church by working at LifeWay Christian Resources as managing editor of The Gospel Project, a gospel-centered small group curriculum for all ages that focuses on the grand narrative of Scripture.
I have been blogging regularly at Kingdom People since October 2006. I frequently contribute articles to other publications, such as Christianity Today. I also enjoy traveling and speaking at different churches and conferences.
My first book, Holy Subversion: Allegiance to Christ in an Age of Rivals, was published by Crossway Books in January 2010. (Click here for excerpts and more information.) My second book, Counterfeit Gospels: Rediscovering the Good News in a World of False Hope(Moody Publishers) was released in April 2011.
Three Ways to Unleash Creativity in Your Work
by: Trevin Wax
Creativity, The Accidental Creative, The Creative Process, Todd Henry, Trevin Wax
Anyone can improve in their ability to generate good ideas on a consistent basis if they are more purposeful in their approach to the creative process.
Unfocused: the Distraction of Digital Device Living
by: Trevin Wax
New developments always change our expectations. But it’s the fast-paced change brought about by the digital revolution that has led to so many new expectations in such a short amount of time.
What is the Church Really Here For?
by: Trevin Wax
We’ve “made an idol of activity for God,” and in pursuing the second commandment, we’ve forgotten the first.
Worlds Are Created From Words
by: Trevin Wax
Learning another language stretches our minds and opens up new windows of imagination.
The Critical Importance of Leadership Development in Discipleship
by: Trevin Wax
Designed to Lead, Discipleship, Eric Geiger, Kevin Peck, Leadership Development, Trevin Wax
Churches will drift without a consistent and constant conviction for discipleship, to disciple people and develop leaders.
The Biblical Call for Hospitality
by: Trevin Wax
Like the early church, we ought to display a welcoming posture—confident in our affirmation of orthodoxy and compassionate in our embrace of people made in God’s image. The church welcomes.
DiscipleShift Part 2: The Hope for Creators & Cultivators
by: Trevin Wax
Once you move from seeing yourself as a consumer, to a creator or cultivator, you will arrive at the place where pouring into others brings just as much (if not more) joy than when others were pouring into you.
DiscipleShift Part 1: The Choice to Consume, Create, or Cultivate
by: Trevin Wax
Every day, in the free time we have available, we have the choice to consume something, to create something, or to cultivate something.
Why Heaven Matters to Discipleship
by: Trevin Wax
Having your mind set on heaven is the prerequisite for a Christian’s doing good on earth.
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Thank you Ed for sharing your insights into the Church Growth Movement. I have my reservations with Church Growth models because it has done more damage than good in the Body of Christ. Over the years, western churches are more focused on results, formulas and processes with little or no emphasis on membership and church discipline. Pastors and vocational leaders are burnt out because they're overworked.
I do believe that the Church Growth model is a catalyst to two destructive groups: The New Apostolic Reformation and the Emerging Church. Both groups overlap and have a very loose definition. They're both focus on contemporary worship, expansion of church brand (franchising), and mobilizing volunteering members as 'leaders' to grow their ministry. Little focus on biblical study, apologetics and genuine missional work with no agenda besides preaching of the gospel.
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