Footstep Ministry Podcasts

So why have I chosen to enter into a covenant relationship with the Church of the Nazarene? Is there a reason to intentionally bring myself under the authority of a denomination? Indeed! Simply put—I’m not willing or able to go this alone. I find great value in the connectivity, the consistency and the accountability in becoming part of a denomination. But more importantly—I love being part of a g...

Cells (or micro churches) are agile. They are contextualized. They are missional, and highly relational. However, left to themselves, they are vulnerable and volatile. They need a connection to a larger body. " Celebration " is when clusters of cell groups gather in one place. Rub shoulders with one another. Spur one another on in the faith. Celebrate the goodness of God, and make him famous. The...

Going to church on Sunday mornings has been the traditional Christian experience. Church--as we understand it today--happens once or twice a week…and it is mostly a passive event where the vast majority of the people come to observe. They may participate by singing along, but generally they are there as consumers. I contend that we are experiencing decline in church attendance because people have...

What kind of church am I willing to commit the rest of my life to? What does a post-pandemic—sustainable model—of the church look like? And how do we make that transition?

Learn the difference between a church with cells and a church made of cells.

It's hard to get a lot of people to agree with something you came up with. This episode offers a better way to motivate people.

What if the true measure of "growth" is vastly different than what we've come to believe? Let's take a look and see how God's Kingdom matrix may be slightly different than our traditional way of thinking.

Contextualization requires a clear understanding of today's culture as it pertains to religion. In this episode we explore contemporary views on religion and faith.