by David Fitch | Nov 12, 2014 | Opinion
Why has following in “the way of Jesus” become a more popular descriptor of Christian discipleship than “following Jesus?” How did this happen and why? I’ve heard the phrase “the way of Jesus” used by people on all sides of...
by David Fitch | Oct 14, 2014 | Opinion
After presenting to a group of pastors on reshaping the practice of the church for mission, I have led a closing session on several occasions in which I ask pastors to share their top reasons for why “this will never work.” I was in Nebraska last spring...
by David Fitch | Aug 8, 2014 | Opinion
A tweet I sent out recently opened up an interesting discussion: “It is not enough to be the smartest person in the room. Someone normal must be able to understand you. #NoteToYoungPhDGraduates.” There were some who joked on my Facebook page about sending...
by David Fitch | Jul 29, 2014 | Opinion
There are churches in America who regularly move into a new locale, set up a “site” complete with video screen, staff, an array of religious goods and services, a massive children’s ministry and worship band, and then either use a video stream or...