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Discovering & Evaluating Potential Partners

Larry McCrary

Jan 3, 20226 min read

Discovering & Evaluating Potential Partners

As a Sending Church, does it matter who you partner with? Pretty easy question, right? Of course it matters! However, as mission leaders,...

Overview of Sending Church Element 16: Innovating as Sending Churches

Mike Easton

Apr 15, 20213 min read

Overview of Sending Church Element 16: Innovating as Sending Churches

Every aspect of being a Sending Church should be evaluated regularly.

Overview of Sending Church Element 14: Inviting Sent Ones' Influence

Mike Easton

Apr 8, 20213 min read

Overview of Sending Church Element 14: Inviting Sent Ones' Influence

By Inviting Sent-Ones’ Influence the church is able to see its blind spots and adjust its practices to align more to the heart of Scripture.

Overview of Sending Church Element 6: Evaluating Sending Models & Partners

Mike Easton

Mar 11, 20213 min read

Overview of Sending Church Element 6: Evaluating Sending Models & Partners

A sending model in its simplest form is the mode in which the Sent-One will enter the country.