church community

What Relationships Should I Invest In?

The following post was commissioned by a reader, Rachael, who asked me about discernment in knowing what friendships to invest in and to...

Hospitality: A Vital Component to Church Planting

In 2008, my husband and I planted a church in a cultural context where it’s fairly easy to meet people but difficult to build intimate...

When Someone You've Invested In Leaves Your Church

We’ve all had it happen: a church member or a family we’ve ministered to, loved dearly, and have considered family, leaves the church....

Authentically Connected

A healthy church planting wife exists in community with God, His church, and others in a genuine, biblical way. “We cared so much for you...