One of the best to kill the vibe of a perfectly good small group is a curriculum. We’ve all been there - discussion narrows, relationships find a polite lane, and learning becomes primarily cognitive. So, what if the “content” was your family (& couple of friends) rehearsing what you believe is true about God?

Arriving before daybreak to immerse myself in the Austin phenomenon that is SXSW, I joined a rising tide of die-hard live music fans. On this morning, everything changed in an instant and it had nothing to do with the performance.

The Church today is missing a great opportunity to be UNequally yoked. Of course, sameness isn’t bad. It’s just geared toward maintenance rather than growth.