miraculous movements

Matt and I have been reading (err...he's been reading it out loud to me) Miraculous Movements by Jerry Trousdale, which was given to us by a friend that is a missionary in the middle east. It's not only a book about, "How hundreds of thousands of Muslims are falling in love with Jesus," it's a challenge to me and to the American church. 

Some of the steps that we outline in this book may seem counterintuitive to Western Christians, as the church is often influenced more by modern communication models than by biblical values, principles, and practices. 

This short clip summarizes one of the many concepts of the book, discipleship. Please watch all of the video and comment below with your thoughts. ​

"Make disciples, not converts," is a profound truth that must be taken seriously when mentoring, coaching, and training people around the world to become followers of Jesus.

Minister's Retreat

Andrea and I have just returned from a few enjoyable days in Branson for the Arkansas Assemblies of God's annual minister's retreat. It was a very effective time to meet and develop relationships with some incredible people. Please be in prayer that God would continue to put the people He wants partnering with us in our path. He has been so faithful in raising our financial and prayer support!

We were invited to accompany the staff of Malvern First to Silver Dollar City after the retreat. We had a great time riding roller coasters, watching big bearded men make things, and seeing pastor Bobo lose his lunch (just kidding). Thanks so much Pastor Bobo and all the staff at Malvern for an awesome time!