Looking for a good book to read this summer? Perhaps you might enjoy one of the books from the recommended readings list? This list includes several books that the Lord has used to help me see come to the scriptures with fresh eyes and better understanding His desire for The Church and discipleship.
Join simple church practitioners from around the region at this year’s annual
Starting in August, we are going to try and moving our monthly leadership times around a bit. We will try a Saturday morning and perhaps adjust them from month to month. We know there is never a perfect time for everyone, but we also know that many of you are not able to ever come on the “Wednesday Evening” time we held this time on in the past. Please RSVP on Eventbrite! See you on August Date And Time Sat, August 10, 2019 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT Add to Calendar Location First Southern National Bank 3060 Harrodsburg Road #100 Lexington, KY 40503 View Map Anyone leading a simple/house/organic church or interested in leading such a group is invited to join us for breakfast, prayer, and short discussion! Meet and hear from others… Read More »Simple Church Training – August 10
I recently came across this list of attitudes or characteristics of “Spectators” and “Disciple-makers.” I found these lists while reviewing old notes I jotted down during the first days of this website and ministry. I believe they are from the book (or inspired by the book) “No More Spectators” by Mark Nyswander. It’s worth considering as simple church leaders are also people who desire to be apart of the Great Commission in the ways that Jesus demonstrated while here on earth! SPECTATORS Who can disciple me? “Not my job” “Not my gift” Discipleship is separate from normal life Can be very involved (actively passive) Faith is a one-time event Faith is private Can make good encouragers “I support missionaries and others who are making disciples” No time for discipleship Fear driven Entertainment driven Busy /… Read More »16 Characteristics of Spectators (and Disciple-Makers)
I am generally not someone who leads with the idea that simple church is the “most biblical” way to do church. For me, the idea that the New Testament church seemed to primarily gather in homes is helpful when explaining to folks why it’s normal for the church to primarily ebb and flow through homes, but It’s not my main motivation for advocating simple/house/organic church. For me primarily, simple church is just what makes the most sense given what I know about Jesus, how He has worked in my life, and how I have witnessed His Kingdom operate. However, this morning while beginning the book of Acts, I was watching its overview from the folks at the Bible Project. Acts Chapters 1-12 From The Bible Project Reflection While contemplating all of this, I was struck… Read More »Maybe it’s a bigger deal than we think?
Hello friends! I just wanted to get this date on your calendar… September 21-22, 2019. We will be returning to the Wilderness Road Guest Homes and Rooms in Standford, KY this fall for our 8th annual Simple Church Conference! I hope you can make plans to join us! We will have more details coming soon. If you are not on our newsletter, please email us to make sure you receive all the latest information on this conference and happenings with organic/simple/house church we are aware of in the region. Thank you for stopping by and we hope to see you in September! More about The Wilderness Road Guest Houses in Standford, KY HERE. Visit the Famous Bluebird Cafe Website
Easter Pancakes and Eggs! We invite all our simple church friends, family, and acquaintances to join us for a unique Easter Sunday gathering! This Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, 10AM-Noon, we are hosting a network-wide pancake breakfast and egg hunt at Rabbit Run Clubhouse (1920 Fort Harrods Dr.)! We will also enjoy a time of worship through song and testimonies of new life experienced this year. How Can You Help? If all of us pitch in, this can be … simple! Perhaps you can help? Have you experienced new life in Christ this year? Would you be willing to share your story in person or on video? Can you help make some pancakes? Would you like to help with leading music? Are you interested in making some eggs? Hiding eggs? If… Read More »Easter Celebration Gathering + Pancakes, Egg Hunt
Through this Transition series, I have been encouraged and reminded of where I want my focus to be: living in God’s love. Any believer will be encouraged and challenged by this series–especially those of you who are seeking to walk with Christ outside the traditional structures we have called “church.”
Check out this video blog from Joseph Solomon about discipleship and house church.
“God loves You!” is foundational truth of the Christian faith. It is repeated so frequently among the faithful that it’s almost ingrained in our minds. “Jesus love me this I know, for the Bible tells me so,” is perhaps the first song that many Christians sing to their children. However, how do we really know that God loves us? If someone came to you and said, “Forget the Bible verses. Tell me why you know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that God loves you.” How would you answer?
This was the question I posed at the Simple Church Conference this past weekend in Stanford, KY.
