Microchurches flourish when everyday disciples are empowered to lead. Discover how cultivating ownership, discipleship and mission helps ordinary people become extraordinary leaders in God's kingdom.

There they were, “Under the Tree,” gathered on a vacant lot in one of the more disadvantaged neighborhoods in St. Louis. A group of men around my age simply sitting together and passing the time. It was the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Lockdown orders had just begun, and our team was delivering groceries to families connected to the local school we partnered with. Many had been furloughed, and others were struggling with hunger after the school closed its doors. The f

A few years ago, I took myself away to a small apartment in Chicago for a couple of days of prayer and, to be honest, I was feeling a little frustrated with how slowly our vision microchurch was developing in St. Louis. I was oblivious to the fact that the struggle was such an important part of the journey. Within the first hour, I sensed God ask me a question that would prove life-changing, followed by a statement: “It is time to paint on a bigger canvas.” I knew that meant

Last year, our community "Devoted" gathered to prayerfully discern and establish several core rhythms that would shape our shared life. Together, we crafted a "rule of life"—a set of intentional practices and patterns to guide us as a microchurch community. One of those rhythms was committing to an annual retreat. We recently lived into this commitment by traveling as a group to Northern Missouri. The time away allowed us to deepen our fellowship, reflect honestly on our jour

The air is crisp. The lights are twinkling. And somewhere carried on the winter wind, you can almost hear it whispered like a sacred refrain: “It’s time to make the fudge.” Not just any fudge. Not the quick, microwave kind. Not the cut-corners, rush-the-process kind. This is Judi Schulz’s “Labor of Love” fudge. And so, it begins. 55 pounds of sugar - white as fresh snowfall. 175 ounces of marshmallow cream - sweet clouds waiting to melt. 360 ounces of evaporated milk. 12.5 p

Discover the why, what, where, and how of leading neighborhood gatherings that build worship, community, and mission in everyday life.