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We find ourselves again as we remember Emil Brunner’s timeless admonition, “The church exists by mission, just as fire exists by burning.”

The Antifragile Church What does it really mean that the church exists for mission?

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Can you do me a favor and click the link to visit our website? Then watch the short video and leave a comment… which one comes most natural to you? Up/ In/ Out

Home | Be Church Network Who are your neighbors?  Do you know their name and what they enjoy doing on the weekend?  Let's get to know each other better by practicing this simple rhythm of praying, eating, serving, and playing together.

Anyone interested??

Check out this great word of challenge from Will Mancini!!!

Does your church train people?

Almost 30 minutes into my ride, with Smooth by playing, these words were spoken that the church needs to here:

“If I let you be comfortable, how would you know how strong you are?”

>>Welcome all people well, but don’t stop with great guest services.

>>Preach the Word of God, but don’t try to disciple with one-way communication.

>>Sermons are a part, but don’t maintain a TEACHING center; build a TRAINING center.

Have you ever asked this question??

What makes a micro church a church? Thursday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. ET Minimalist Mega and Micro Episode 3 — What Makes a Micro Church a Church? What constitutes a church? What is the difference between a small group of people who gather, and a small church that gathers? In this episode, we will discuss the important clarifications...

I'd love for all our folks to register and create a team!!

Check out the NEW logo design for our upcoming RAYS RUN... You get a t-shirt, participant medal & runners bib when you register!! https://raceroster.com/events/2021/49608/rays-run

Hi everybody. Brisco encouraged (someone i follow) to ask this following question here. (And I thought it is a great question)

Measuring Missional Efforts

What church do you know who has the very best dashboard or scoreboard in terms of measuring what matters?

I know that one size doesn’t fit all.

But who do you know who’s doing it well and what exactly are they measuring?

Thanks!

Hey friends, I just sent a major invite to all my Younique, FutureChurch, GravityLeadership, CBFNC & MicroChurch Leaders!!!

I hope we can have a great convo, share & collaborate. Thank you all for being an inspiration in my life.

Check it out!!’

7 Reasons to Plant Churches by First Starting a Non-Profit — Missional Church Network When the church is focused on community transformation it can rightly give greater attention to metrics relating to empowering the priesthood of all believers to engage in mission rather than counting program attenders.

Comment or Message me if you are interested!!! I’m praying for God to reveal the people of peace that he has already called to create this network of micro-expressions of faith throughout North & South Carolina.

Desperate for a different kind of church? Pandemic forcing you to rethink your strategy? We’re offering a 4-week online Underground Intensive starting June 16th, to take a deeper dive into some of the core principles of a decentralized microchurch network like the Underground, and stir your missional imagination to start a unique church or network in your city. More info here: https://www.undergroundnetwork.org/network-intensive

Church is more about the people than the place. Check out the video and let’s discuss.

Too many people think church is just an hour of their week. Churches can play into that mindset with mission language that's organizational, not personal. At its best, the church is a community of individuals living on mission for Jesus 24/7. Watch: https://futurechur.ch/3xvQIAF

anyone interested in a book study? This book just came out and it’s amazing because it completely aligns with the vision God gave me for the Be Church Network!!!

The Starfish Secret Seven Day Experiment. Know the secret. Share the secret. Try it. We triple dog dare you. . www.theStarfishandtheSpirit.

If you are interested in and starting a decentralized network of smaller expressions of check this cohort out from the

https://www.undergroundnetwork.org/network-intensive

Underground Network — The Network Intensive This cohort will be an introduction to the core principles the Underground Network. Our hope is to stir up your missional imagination as you dream about and design a unique church or network for your city.

Pay Attention to the ACTION this verse is inviting & challenging us to take!!

Taste & See this Christmas!! Jesus is Good!

Take a deep breath... Jesus has got you!

It’s interesting the timing of this article. I’ve been thinking a lot about the structure of BeChurch Network. And God keeps revealing different resources and people who are on a similar journey. More thoughts, prayers and conversation coming soon.

Is Your Church Structure Killing Your Mission? Every church structure communicates implicit values. Your church structure is either empowering or hindering your ability to fulfill your mission.

What does BEING the CHURCH really look like during these times???

For such a time as this??

Please take 18 minutes to educate yourself on how we got to where we are today in race relations. Phil Vischer shares facts based on studies in a fascinating way. (I know, uninformed opinions and unsourced blog posts are easier, but let's try reality just for fun.) Once you've watched, I'd love to know what you think your next step is. (And please comment if you think everything he says is made up; I'm looking to make some more room on my friends list.)

Holy Post - Race in America We need to talk about race. Why are people angry? Why so upset? Didn't we elect a black president? Pass civil rights laws? Isn't racism illegal now? Three ye...

Thank you Faith Dickens Fitzgerald!!

Plunged into Liminal Space - Baptist Women in Ministry (BWIM).. Liminality is a term that has been running through my mind often in this season. Liminal, comes from the Latin word ‘limen’ which means threshold.  Liminal space is that in-between space where you’ve left something “old” and familiar but haven’t quite entered the “new” and unfamilia...

”I’m not a perfect example, but a living one.”

This little light of mine...

Be Church Network updated their phone number.

Can we start a PRAYER WALKING movement???

I’d love to see families partnering together to prayer for their neighbors as they walk/run the neighborhood.

We can track and share the prayer miles using any app... Strava, MapMyWalk, etc.

If we join together we can make sure EVERY neighborhood has a prayer walking team... what do you say?? If you’re interested just leave a comment and we can bring the conversation.

But in the meantime.... just start praying while you walk. It’s easier thank chewing gum and patting your head while running your belly!!! I promise.

Please take time to read and reflect.... I’d love to hear your comments.

Switching to online church busted my theology and changed my experience of God This column is part of our ongoing opinion commentary on faith, called Living Our Faith. Find this week’s reader question and get weekly roundups of the...