The Very Good in a Flourishing Community
I (Ray) recently attended a watch party with leaders in Central Arkansas for the Global Leadership Summit (GLS). Every year, GLS brings in premier voices…
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God is a Great Storyteller
They say, “The Lord works in mysterious ways.” Kevin McMahan, the pastor of Journey Church, could not agree more. In fact, he couldn’t wait to…
The American Church: Remembering Our Past, Looking to Our Future
Many believe that Enlightenment ideas were the most influential to America in its founding. Yes, Enlightenment ideas played a role, but when you look at…
The Wonder of the Early Church’s Growth & Success
Recently, I dedicated an afternoon to reading The Churches of the First Century: From Simple Churches to Complex Networks by Jeff Reed of BILD International….
Out of the Church Building & into the Community
I pull off West 32nd Street in Little Rock and into the parking lot of His Way Ministries at close to 1:00. At the front…
Together We Can Build a Flourishing Community: Invest in the Movement
Once, while speaking about the kingdom of God, Jesus issued a radical, life-changing promise to his listeners: “Seek first the kingdom of God, and God…
Together We Can Build a Flourishing Community: ReBuild Flourishing Families
When you go to the doctor for a medical evaluation, what’s the first thing your doctor does? He checks your vital signs. He looks at…
Mosaic Conway: Embracing Diversity, Maintaining Unity
The pandemic was a trying time for many churches, including Mosaic Conway. Imagine this. No church services for nine months and when the church did…
Prayer Summit Stories: Son of a Preacher Man
“I’m a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. I’m not impressive. I’m a pastor. I care about my people and my church. I care about our community.”…
