I have just recently started to read a new book entitled Simple Church (you can get more info on this book on the sidebar to your right). I have been really struck by how similar our philosophy and approach at Horizon is to the models they are preaching in this book. It’s really exciting to me to know that the simplicity of our approach will allow people to more easily follow the plan of discipleship we have set up for them to follow. I don’t want to go into much more detail, but I do want to echo these simple truths from the book that I think are “golden nuggets” for all church leaders.
Jesus came to this earth and to offer a faith that was easy to understand, simple to grasp, but hard to follow. Don’t put unnecessary pressure on seekers by making your church models hard to understand and follow. Preach God’s love and grace in simplicity and it will change your ministry forever.