A Potential Tool For Catalysts
A tool designed for looking at catalytic work through the lens of pioneers, migrators and settlers.
The Church as Movement
imagine church as free as birds flying
There's no celebrity leader choreographing them. Each follows a few simple rules and together they become something breathtaking. So it is when we follow the way of Jesus: disciples making disciples leading to churches planting churches leading to breathtaking movement of God's kingdom.
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Movement
Disciples making disciples, churches planting churches — multiplication, not addition.
ExploreCatalyst
Leadership that sparks and sustains movements without controlling them.
ExploreDecolonization
Indigenous approaches to mission and leadership, rooted in local soil.
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Reflections, prayers, and missives that round out the conversation.
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The Tapestry of God
Building an understanding of the Glory of God through the analogy of a tapestry.
A Practical Lesson From The Tapestry of God
Building an understanding of the Glory of God through the analogy of a tapestry.
Pioneers, Migrators & Settlers in Modern Day God Movements
Looking at catalytic work through the lens of pioneers, migrators and settlers.
Phase 2 - Coach
An initial look at phase 2 of the Catalyst process (which is Coaching).
Phase 1 - Discover
A bit about the process of discovering in catalytic work.
The Archive
Recent Thoughts
June 10, 2026
The Five Fold Gifts, Simplified
Catalyst
June 10, 2026
The Discovery Study: A Guide to Spiritual Growth
Movement
June 10, 2026
The Core Principles of Movement
Movement
June 10, 2026
Being a Disciple: A Simplified Study Guide
Movement
June 10, 2026
Becoming Community: Seven Core Aspects of Following Jesus Together
Movement
November 8, 2024
Managing-Power
Decolonization
November 8, 2024
Lessons Learned From Engaging Pioneers, Migrators & Settlers
Catalyst
November 8, 2024
Learning from Indigenous Resources
Decolonization
November 8, 2024
A few more thoughts on decolonization
Decolonization
November 8, 2024
Developing a Healthy Missiology
Movement
November 8, 2024
A (Very Brief) Introduction to Complexity Theory & Movement
Movement
November 7, 2024
Movement, Mission and the Importance of Post Colonial Thought
Decolonization
November 7, 2024
An Introduction to Movement
Movement
November 7, 2024
An Introduction to Catalytic Work
Catalyst
June 9, 2024
A Thought for the Day
Supplemental
November 8, 2020
...and the sun still rises
Supplemental
November 8, 2020
Creation & Work
Supplemental
November 8, 2018
A Prayer Service For Kenya
Supplemental