Being involved with college students means creating community every semester or at least every fall. Often, we have to learn to create community from scratch. Here are seven principles for Catalyzing Community whether you are trying to start a small...

Christians have become enamored with organized religion.  We are thrilled to be a part of official bible studies, official church groups, and official volunteer organizations.  However, we forget the true significance behind the missional community.  While organizations are pertinent to...

This week we entered into the Lenten season once again. One of the practices within the Christian tradition I have grown to appreciate as I have gotten older is the liturgical calendar and the pace it sets for me as...

About two years ago my wife and I were asked to move to Austin to help give leadership to an Epic Movement team there. Epic Movement is the Asian American reaching arm of Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ). Within...

Learning to Walk in Faith and Not By Sight “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase” (Martin Luther King Jr.). Living in the world’s most influential and powerful city, you are often reminded...

College is one of the greatest times to discover who we are and find our place in this world. As the students in our ministries spend their time with their studies, clubs, and friendships, they certainly make some progress in...

At The Austin Stone we are deeply convicted about the role of missional communities for effectively carrying out the life and mission of our church in the city of Austin. This conviction is especially true when it comes to the...

Other than getting married or becoming a parent, I cannot think of another thing that could bring so much transformation into a person’s life that getting into the ministry. To call me naive would be an understatement when I signed...

Sometimes, being grateful is a choice. Actually, gratitude is always a choice. Jealousy versus Gratitude We choose to be grateful, despite the fact that someone else may have more friends, more money, or a “better” life. As a Christian, I...

A ministry formed by  a few freshmen is not something that’s heard about everyday on college campuses.  When it does happen though, it’s definitely impressive and catches people’s attention.  The Honors Quad Missional Community did just that. CRM Media recently...