Sent Ones Blog Posts

Apostolic Bands

“Apostolic Band” might not be a term you have heard before, but the definition is more important than the phrase. We can look at the Biblical pattern for how Paul and his coworkers accomplished the mission of Jesus by reading Acts and the epistles. When we do that, we see both evidence of teaming (or banding) emerge, as well as patterns for how the team (or band) interacted together.https://www.sentones.com/developing-leaders/apostolic-bands/

Stop “Releasing” People to Do Ministry

I was talking with two friends recently, and one of them was wrestling with something I’ve heard many times before: “I want to make disciples in my home … but I’m not sure if I have permission.”This kind of confusion is more common than we’d like to admit. In many churches, faithful believers are left wondering what they’re allowed to do.Can I start a Bible study?Can I baptize someone?Can I teach others without being “released” to do so?https://www.sentones.com/developing-leaders/stop-releasing-people-to-do-ministry/

Does Your Life Make Sense in Light of Eternity?

A few years later, we welcomed our first child into the world. Our calling hadn’t changed—but the way we carried it certainly did. Now we faced the weighty responsibility of not only obeying God’s call but also protecting and providing for a young family. At first, the concern was mostly physical—clean water, food, and safety from illness or unrest. We battled through sicknesses, endured the stress of a political uprising, and weathered the isolating lockdowns of COVID-19. But the burden that grew heavier over time wasn’t physical—it was emotional.https://www.sentones.com/calling/does-your-life-make-sense-in-light-of-eternity/

Why Christianity in America is in Worse Shape Than You Think

That’s why I was surprised—and intrigued—to come across a recent article suggesting that the decline might be leveling off. You can read it for yourself, but the gist is this: After 15 years of consistent decline, the percentage of Americans who identify as Christian has held steady at around 61–63% for the past few years.For any believer, that’s a hopeful sign. But for someone like me—whose vision is to see a disciple-making movement rise up in America to reverse our nation’s spiritual decay—it feels especially relevant.https://www.sentones.com/gods-mission/why-christianity-in-america-is-in-worse-shape-than-you-think/

The Importance of Vision in Mission

At the edge of these movements, leaders described stagnation and complacency, especially in later generations. It wasn’t because they had stopped doing ministry, but because the why behind it—the vision—had not been passed down. Where clear biblical vision waned, so did passion, risk-taking, and fruitful labor.https://www.sentones.com/gods-mission/the-importance-of-vision-in-mission/