March 2012 – Logan Gentry

Missional Community Holes

Logan

March 28, 2012

Obviously I’ve written a lot about missional communities lately, but it must be recognized that missional communities have holes. They don’t solve every problem in the church despite reflecting the nature of Christian community described in the scriptures. The brilliant Todd Engstrom talks about seeing the church as both a collection of missional communities and…

Church Life, Missional Communities

biblical counseling, community groups, discipleship, family equipping, gospel power of God, missional, missional communities, small groups, theological training, Theology

Missional Community Success: Gospel, Not Mission

Logan

March 20, 2012

I have heard many people say, “What you celebrate, you also cultivate.” It’s absolutely true, which makes storytelling and defining success a huge deal whether it is in a business environment, a classroom, at home, or in the church. For missional communities, the idea of a group of Christians being a gospel-centered community on mission,…

Community Groups, Missional Communities

community group, confession of sin in community, gospel community mission, Jesus and His disciples, mercy & justice, missional community, success in church

Discipleship Myth: You should always have a Paul

Logan

March 14, 2012

I remember being taught about discipleship in the church during college. I was told “You should always have a Paul in your life, you should always have a Timothy, and you should always have peers alongside of you.” The intent was good. It was building on Paul’s charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:2 “The…

Church Life, Missional Communities

barnabas, disciple, disciple making disciples, discipleship, discipleship myth, Jesus and His disciples, paul, timothy

Gospel Enjoyment through Sabbath Rest

Logan

March 5, 2012

We went on vacation for the last 2 weeks and it was the most refreshing vacation we have ever had. All of us have come back refreshed, rejuvenated, and honestly, with a greater love for Jesus and people than when we departed. There was so much that happened from a great time visiting my parents…

Church Life, Life

austin, gospel enjoyment, relaxation, rest, sabbath, vacation, verge