If you would have told me two months ago that churches across the nation would be canceling services, restaurants would be closing their dining rooms, and toilet paper would be trending on social media, I would have said, “You’re crazy!” …
Does Jesus Accept Me?
The answer to the question, “Does Jesus accept me?” is pretty clear when you read the Bible. But sadly, there are people who don’t believe they can be accepted by Christ because they’ve never been accepted by Christ-followers. To be …
4 Essential Elements for a Great Sermon
Every week I have the incredible opportunity of standing before a group of people to proclaim the truths of God’s Word. It’s a heavy task, but one I firmly believe God called me to sixteen years ago. And here’s the …
The One-Word Reason We’re an Attractional Church
As we’ve moved into the next phase of planting Antioch Georgetown – a new church in Georgetown, Texas – I’m often confronted with very specific questions about our approach to ministry. Are you an attractional church? Are you a missional …
10 Creative Ways to Refuel Volunteers
Appreciation goes a long way. It's like gas in the tank. Every time a volunteers serves, he/she is spending time and energy. They're burning fuel. It's your job as the leader to make sure you refuel your volunteers. Easier said than done right? …
Worship in the Waiting
Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions. Maybe you’re desiring a fresh start in your life, but you’re not sure when it will come. What if waiting for a fresh start isn’t a passive thing? I …
Church Planting, the Gospel, and Relationships
Church planting is relational because the gospel is relational. When Jesus commissioned the disciples to “go and make disciples,” it was understood this would take place within the scope of relationships. Think about it. You can’t share the gospel …
Do’s and Don’ts of Recruiting
Let’s face it. We all need volunteers. If it weren’t for volunteers in our churches guests wouldn’t be greeted, kids wouldn’t be taught, and coffee wouldn’t be served. Overall, things wouldn’t get done. We really need volunteers. Here’s the thing all leaders …
What Excites Me Most About Planting a Church
I’ve been hearing this question a lot lately. “Are you excited about planting a church?” Hmmm… Let me put it this way. I wake up thinking about it. I go to work planning for it. I find myself day dreaming …
My Journey to Georgetown – Ben Brandon
Growing up as a preacher’s kid in Jonesboro, Arkansas, I spent hours upon hours at church. Whether it be for Sunday services, potlucks, youth revivals, or brotherhood meetings, we were there. Because of that there were countless times I heard …
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