Twice a year our NewThing lead pastors get together to just to hang out and think strategically about catalyzing a movement of reproducing churches. Out of that conversation emerged at least five components we believe it takes to catalyze a movement.

Increasingly we are seeing more and more Christians own up to the earthly focus of biblical revelation—the claim God makes upon this earth through his Eikons (humans made in his image).

He was talking about this topic of leadership development and he pulled a thick rubber band out of his pocket. He stretched it between his two hands and said, "Very simply, this is development."

There is a counterfeit story that culture is telling us: when we get what we want, we will be happy. This lie pervades our marriages, families, neighbors, friends and local churches. How can we get beyond faux happiness and realize authentic joy in pursuing a Kingdom-oriented way of life? In this 18 minute Q Talk, Chris Seay challenges us to consider how a deeper understanding of the Gospel could reshape your decision-making in a consumer-driven society.
View the Q TALK

Also, read a Q SHORT on consumerism by Andy Crouch:
From Purchases to Practices

One month ago, North Point Resources recorded its first installment of Andy Stanley’s Leadership Podcast. This podcast is a conversation designed to help leaders go further, faster.

As the election frenzy picks up steam, one of the intriguing perceptions about evangelicals is that they are downright too political. That they rely on politics to complain about problems. That they will not approach the election with an open mind.

Since 1953, Mid-America Christian University has equipped students of all ages and backgrounds to impact their world for Christ. We prepare future professionals in more than 20 major fields of study with Bible-based curriculum, and provide an environment where students can grow in their relationship with Christ and others.

There's a growing percentage of people of faith in our communities who love God the best they know how - they just see the church as completely irrelevant.