Brent Burckart

EFCA Texas-Oklahoma District Superintendent, Adjunct Faculty @DallasSeminary

[Dr. Michael J. Svigel @Svigel]

Theology 101: Consistent futurist pretribulationism does not engage in speculation about current events and end-times prophecy. It believes prophecies will begin only after a rapture, the timing of which absolutely cannot be known. It does not allow for taking actions to bring about the end times. In short, consistent futurist pretribulationism is actually boring. It doesn’t sell books, get clicks, or make superstars. Thus, people in search of money and fame are INCONSISTENT futurist pretribulationists.

[Larry Legend☘️ @LarryBirdDaily]

Good morning. This video will undoubtedly be the most beautiful you'll see today.

[Luke Simmons @lukedsimmons]

https://t.co/1mpmfWWmGy

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

One of the most iconic moments in NBA history

[Luke Simmons @lukedsimmons]

A few ideas on how to make more small groups better.

1. Let some groups recruit their own people. If a group can build with people who already enjoy each other, that's great. (This is how I did my group)

2. In the assimilation process, pay attention to fit. We have a leader who is involved the whole way and keeps a pulse on the current groups. This helps avoid putting people in groups that are unlikely to work. Don't let idealism blind you to reality.

3. Encourage groups to do some kind of retreat, camping trip, etc. Relationships can often forge in a deeper way in one weekend than in a year of weekly meetings.

4. Acknowledge publicly that they are just OK. Part of why groups feel disappointing is because leaders over-promise. When we set the right expectation, it's actually more enjoyable for people.

5. Don't appoint weird people to lead. Sometimes there are godly, smart, Bible people who are socially weird. They want to lead groups, but those groups almost always end up awkward.

[Luke Simmons @lukedsimmons]

Dirty little secret most pastors won't admit...

Most small groups are JUST OK.

More often than not, it's a group of random people who are pretty relieved when the group gets cancelled last minute.

But (1) sometimes they're great, & (2) they're priceless when crisis hits.

[Luke Simmons @lukedsimmons]

For most lead pastors, managing and empowering people eats their lunch.

Here’s a helpful framework for building a more proactive, high-ownership culture.

[Brent Burckart @BBurckart]

@Longevity_EDU Send

[Luke Simmons @lukedsimmons]

"Discipleship" is not a specific program or ministry of the church.

It's everything the church does.

If you can't somehow link an activity on the calendar with discipleship, then it's a waste of time.

[NBA @NBA]

Art.

[Bradeaux @BradeauxNBA]

The @NBA ranked this dunk from Jalen Green over Cade Cunningham as the 2nd best dunk of the entire season:

[Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets]

JALEN GREEN ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?! 😱

[Sidewalk Steve @Sidewalk_Steve]

"Some in the medical profession feel the best way to handle it is to say, "You're right. You are in the wrong body, and you need to be fixed." Wisconsin Pediatrician Paul Young dismantles gender medicine in three minutes.

[NBA @NBA]

THIS AMEN THOMPSON DUNK 😤

Double clutches it into a power slam!

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

This is the best short explanation of the Trinity I have ever seen.

[Dustin Messer @dustinwmesser]

J.I. Packer: "Live slowly enough to be able to think deeply about God."

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

The gospel story in 100 seconds.

No better news in the world.

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

Life is a snow day.

Powerful illustration from @Bobby_Jamieson.

[NBA @NBA]

🔥 TOP 10 ASSISTS OF 2024 🔥

10. Tatum's behind-the-back in ECF
9. Joker's over-the-head dump-off
8. Steph's no-looker from halfcourt
7. Ja's seated lob
6. Joker's one-touch slap pass
5. Luka's over-the-shoulder magic
4. Haliburton off the glass to himself
3. Luka threads the behind-the-back
2. Sheppard falling out of bounds
1. Podz' full-court behind-the-back

[Expositors Collective @expositcllctv]

"Preaching is not the performance of an hour. It is the outflow of a life. It takes twenty years to make a sermon, because it takes twenty years to make the man. The true sermon is a thing of life."
- E.M. Bounds