Author Archives: Bill Randall

About Bill Randall

Director of Pioneering Initiatives with Novo Mission Inc. www.pioneeringinitiatives.org bill.randall@novo.org

The Door of Hope

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Bill Randall

Because of God’s grace, there is always hope. Therefore, I will watch this day for every open door, and with God’s gracious hand upon me, I will embrace all that is possible on the other side! “Behold, I have left … Continue reading →

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Obedience to Jesus — Just Do It!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Bill Randall

Praying and preparing must never become an excuse for the fear based tendency to procrastinate obedience to Jesus. Continue reading →

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Mentoring Stories: Nathan Edwardson

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Bill Randall

Nathan no doubt wins the prize for being the emerging leader who I have spent the most time with, drank the most coffee with, laughed the hardest with, been the most frustrated with, had to ask forgiveness from the most, … Continue reading →

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From Programs to Rhythms of Life

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Bill Randall

For the sake of contributing to movements of the gospel, the body of Christ needs to resolutely transition from developing more leader dependent, consumer driven programs to that of establishing organic rhythms of life that form and sustain the fruitful … Continue reading →

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Mentoring Stories: Andy Ashworth

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Bill Randall

In the following mentoring story, you will hear from my friend Andy Ashworth who is the worship leader at Re:Hope Church in Glasgow, Scotland. I have had the privilege of coaching Andy for several years, and have had two fruitful … Continue reading →

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Mentoring Stories: Stuart Sutherland

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Bill Randall

The following mentoring story is from my creative and courageous friend, Stuart Sutherland. We dared to dream huge together about what kind of Kingdom initiative could make the greatest impact in the City of Shasta Lake. Along with reading Stuart’s story below, check out the Heritage Roasting Company website. It’s awesome! Continue reading →

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Mentoring Stories: Tim Kayser

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Bill Randall

The following mentoring story is from my good friend, Tim Kayser, who followed me as the lead pastor of Risen King Community Church after Jill and left staff to become missionaries with CRM (Church Resource Ministries). Tim is a very … Continue reading →

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Mentoring Stories: Don Hunter

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Bill Randall

“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” 2 Timothy 2:2 Over the next few months I will feature the stories of … Continue reading →

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Breaking Free of the Status Quo!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Bill Randall

Whoever they were, and whatever they were like—praise God for the “some of them.” Every generation needs a fresh batch of creative and anointed “some of them” to bravely pioneer new Kingdom works in new God directed ways. Continue reading →

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Thinking About a More Robust Missional Ecclesiology

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Bill Randall

My new role with CRM (Church Resource Ministries) feels like a fit. I will be directing a new initiative focused on discovering and developing a new breed of apostolic leaders who are committed to launching and leading movements of the … Continue reading →

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