by Derek Sanford | Sep 16, 2024 | Articles
Christianity is facing a profound crisis in America. The world continues its downward spiral, and people, lost and desperate, are seeking something solid to hold onto. A mental health crisis is robbing a generation from dreaming about the future. Yet, fewer and fewer...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 9, 2024 | Podcast
CS Lewis or Taylor Swift | Do Christians have to side with Israel? | 5 mind-shifts about Re-Inventing Church | How to design LOVE in Episode Summary In this episode Danielle tests Derek to see if he can tell the difference between Taylor Swift song lyrics and...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 9, 2024 | Podcast
Episode Summary Join Derek Sanford and Danielle Hartland as they kick off the Reinventing Church podcast, exploring their church’s shift from an attractional model to a disciple-making ministry. In this introductionary episode, learn about the format of this...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 1, 2024 | Articles
It was a strange time to have a team vision session because it felt more like we were in survival mode than future mode. The state of the world was making it very difficult to look ahead. It was January 21, 2021, and our church leadership team had brought in a couple...
by Derek Sanford | Aug 30, 2024 | Articles
As pastors, we often carry the dual burden of shepherding our congregations spiritually while also managing the practical realities of life, including financial stewardship. It’s no secret that personal financial health can significantly impact our ability to...
