Like climbing Everest, the lack of appropriate speed can create a cold or even hostile environment for guests. I'll share 2 things to know about a 1-wk One Program, 2 reasons to rethink your first ask, and 8 things I'm learning and recommending right now.

Whether it’s going online the moment Taylor Swift tickets go on sale or camping out at an electronics store before Black Friday kicks in… we live in a world where being too slow to buy reserved seats for a movie can determine whether you can go or not.

It shouldn’t surprise us that there is a need to act quickly when it comes to important aspects of life and ministry as well.

In other words, there is a need for speed.

There’s a real tension between a strong church culture and healthy assimilation. You see, a strong church culture is a double-edged sword — and if you don’t understand both edges, there’s a real danger.

Gut feelings and random stories might help us evaluate our ministries, but it’s data that must guide us. And while it’s one thing to gather data… the real question is how we’re using it to make informed, strategic, and personal decisions.

Find out how to transform data into discipleship with this guest post and video interview with Ronee de Leon.

Everybody needs a Sherpa when we enter the unfamiliar. It is extremely valuable to know what to expect when you step into something new. Here are a few simple steps you can take to ensure your guests know what to expect.