The Pre-Requisite of Starting a School
When we set up the Engage Church Network, we had a plan we thought would work. We wanted to work with churches and pastors. I wanted to coach pastors and help churches discover their God given visions on how God had called them to minister to and evangelize their specific communities. We immediately ran into […]
When Seminary Prepares the Mind—but Ministry Tests the Heart: Why the Engage Church Network School of Ministry Matters
Seminaries equip us with theology, exegesis, and biblical languages. All of this is important in building a foundation for someone entrusted in feeding the flock of God as a shepherd. But the role of a shepherd also includes leading and protecting the flock. Leading a congregation is terrain that tests vision, team dynamics, emotional resilience, […]
Training for the Church That Actually Exists
Written by Matt Pearson If you live in Middle Tennessee long enough you will learn who the “unicorns” are. The unicorns are those who are actually from Middle Tennessee. We call them unicorns because they are so rare. The vast majority, so it seems, are from all over the United States. Individuals and families from throughout the […]
The Myth of the Marlboro Man
When I was growing up, a famous cigarette company featured a cowboy sitting alone on a horse in the middle of the vast American west. He was called, “The Marlboro Man.” He personified the myth of the great American hero, alone against nature, unencumbered by any social restraints or relationships. He lived his life by […]
