State of the Church

I believe that three shifts in thinking will propel pastors and ministry leaders to more effective ministry and more impactful mission.

Many church leaders feel stretched to the breaking point. Burnout is so commonplace it feels inevitable. But it doesn’t have to be.

As content creation continues to increase exponentially, the church has a unique opportunity to capture the attention and hearts of the next generation. Why? Because what we have isn’t new. Our book is ancient. Christian truths have stood the test of time, after repeated efforts to debunk and dissuade. 

Institutions, leaders, and congregations have opportunities to reinvent. We can reimagine the church in ways that meet the challenges of our secular, tech-driven age while staying rooted in the transforming Gospel of Jesus.

The Latino population is one of America’s fastest-growing demographic groups. This significant growth not only highlights the increasing presence of Latinos. It also points to the profound need for more Spanish-speaking churches that are culturally and linguistically equipped to serve these communities.

Networks are collective expressions—leaders, churches, and organizations united by a vision to bring hope, address pain, and spread the Gospel. Each network reflects the heart of God in unique ways, and I’ve grown to love and respect that diversity.

During the past decade, Send Network has learned valuable lessons about church planting and how to best attain the goal of church multiplication. 

I share my story about the art of listening not so you’ll replicate it. Ministry is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. I share my story to demonstrate the power of listening to people as your starting point.