There’s a new book out entitled Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It) by Robert Lupton. I haven’t read the book (I do plan on reading it as I think this is a very important topic)  so I’m not really sure where Lupton is going, but he’s [...]

For years now at Cross Point we’ve loved partnering with a super special organization in Nashville called Preston Taylor Ministries. Preston Taylor kids attend after school programs at three different sites where they receive tutoring, learn about faith in Jesus, and grow relationships with each other and the amazing leaders that pour into them week after [...]

    I’m really excited to tell you about a new movie premiering this October. It’s called 58 and it’s  the inspiring true story of the global Church in action. Witness bravery and determined faith in a journey from the slums of Kenya to the streets of New York. Confront the brutality of extreme poverty [...]

Did you know there are close to three million prisoners in the United States right now and that population is growing at a compounded rate of well over 2 percent a year? What will the future bring? Introducing God Behind Bars This ministry is the real deal and if you’ve been looking for something to support, [...]

I’m a stats freak.  I love them even though I, ironically, almost failed my “statistics” class in college which was required for my Sociology minor (but I digress). My new addiction, thanks to Blake Bergstrom, is Geo Hive. This site is full of interesting international statistics like the following graph… I’ve blogged a lot about [...]

Someone asked me recently what part missions plays at our church, Cross Point. It didn’t take me more than a moment to respond. I don’t believe missions should be a program in the church. I believe missions IS the church. This past Saturday over 700 volunteers showed up for Serving Saturday, a regular opportunity we [...]

What thought comes to your mind when you read this? We CAN end poverty. While I think most people like the idea of fighting poverty when it’s convenient, I seriously doubt many of us actually think it’s beatable. What if I told you I believed it is possible for the Church to end extreme poverty [...]

There are some 11 million abandoned kids roaming the streets of India.  I’ve been aware of this statistic for a while, but nothing prepares you for meeting it face to face. This is Puja Ghosh. I took this picture of her last year when she had just turned five. I had the amazing opportunity to [...]

Last year I introduced you to a little guy who had a huge impact on me. I wrote about him HERE. You may think I’m crazy but I think this little dude is not only going to change this slum with the hope of Christ but he may be the biggest thing to hit Kolkata [...]

One of the highlights of my time in India has been getting to share this time with my friend Andy. This is his first mission trip and I love experiencing it through his eyes. I asked him to share his thoughts on the trip. Meet Andy. He’s hilarious. This is the first time I’ve ever [...]