When the ‘Main Thing’ Isn’t

Posted on by Dr. Martin J. Bragger

The American businessman Stephen Covey was the author of the well-known statement that "The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing." While that was said in the context of business it also is highly relevant to the existence, health and purpose of the church, particularly in the area of Mission. At the … Continue reading When the ‘Main Thing’ Isn’t

It’s Not Magic

Posted on by Dr. Martin J. Bragger

Here I need to make a confession. I confess that I have been guilty as anyone in the past in grabbing hold of the latest ‘Magic Bullet’ for mission. This is the ‘latest thing’, almost always arriving from overseas - the program, technique or missional approach that will rapidly increase our missional fruit, something we … Continue reading It’s Not Magic