The disciples had just lived through the most traumatized few days of their lives. They had just experienced the horrible death of Jesus, their leader whom they had come to love and whom had so powerfully demonstrated the power of God’s love toward them and others. And now He was gone! What now? [...]
Phases of church-planting: Around 4 years into planting our church I met a well-known minister from Texas who was involved in planting several hundred churches. He told me about the 3 phases of church planting. I adapted some of that insight with my own perspective here. Understand that this is not set in stone [...]
Last week we joined over 400 other believers from the DOVE Family from 22 nations around the globe at our international leadership conference. Have you ever noticed that it is always the other one who has the accent! Never you! Unconsciously, we always come from the posture that our speech is normal and everyone [...]
Do we need more churches? I have heard it said hundreds of times: “We do not need more churches in our community. We have enough churches already.” I disagree. We cannot fulfill the Great Commission without planting churches. We need new churches! Jesus, when He ascended into heaven two thousand years ago, left a spiritual [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=131&v=59THImDCnag Larry and LaVerne Kreider update the DOVE Family on the challenge to grow to 1,000 churches by the year 2020.
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Have you ever been in the situation where try as hard as you can, you just can’t figure it out. Why is this happening? You did all the right things, at least from your perspective, but the story that is unfolding seems to be by a different author. You just don’t seem to be [...]
In Mark 16, Jesus said: “17 These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. 18 They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won't hurt them. They will be able to [...]
An unclear understanding of your identity leads to misguided actions based upon clouded realities. When you realize who you are or more importantly whose you are and who it is that is in you, it changes your view of yourself and ultimately changes your actions. Jesus knows who you are and is trying [...]
Listen in on the sessions from the East Coast Leaders Gathering 2017 Stepping Up - Ron Myer / Doug Lehman Life Through His Lens - Deryl Hurst Recreating Community - Steve Prokopchak & Team The Untapped Resource - Wes Dudley Enlarging His Footprint - Merle Shenk