Dave Ferguson

Dave is pastor of the Newsong global alliance of churches and a creative futurist, activist, and strategist. He is the founder of Xealots, a group aimed at helping “creatives, entrepreneurs, activists, innovators, and artists discover their destiny and equip them to live it out.”

He is the author of The Monkey and the Fish and Xealots.

Field Guide

5 Steps for Disciple Multiplication

A simple tool for apprenticing followers of Christ who can apprentice others.

Episode 15 | 13 min

Podcast

Reaching Those Far From God

People are interested in spiritual things, but they need help understanding the Bible.

Article

Planning One Year of Big Idea Sermons

The importance of collaboration in the development of sermon ideas.

Article

5 Stages of Spiritual Awakening

People pass through remarkably similar experiences on their journeys to God.

Article

Where I Find Refreshment

How six ministers replenish their energy and refresh their spirits.

Article

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Article

Insights into Innovation

Five leadership lessons from the last five years.

Article

90 Minutes with Rich

Leadership insights from one of the world’s wealthiest businessmen (who is also a committed Christian).

Article

Group Sermon Preparation

The power of a collaborative effort

Article

C’mon Church, Take a Risk on Artists!

Ministry requires a brave heart and attitude.

Article

The Multi-Site Church

Some of the strengths of this new life form.

Article

The Reproducing Church

Lessons we’ve learned about how to multiply groups, services, sites and churches.

Article

Three Challenges for Every New Church

It’s all about risks, the Holy Spirit, and reproducing.

Article

How do you motivate your congregation to bring friends and family each week?

Dave Ferguson is lead pastor of Community Christian Church, a multi-site, missional community in the Chicagoland area.

Article

If It’s Not How-to, It’s Not Preaching

A forum on protecting and respecting this practical preaching style.

Article

Is Seminary Old School?

4 pastors weigh the pros and cons of higher education.

Article

The Multi-Site Church

Some of the strengths of this new life form.

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