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Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

Give the Gift of Jesus This Christmas

People need the Gift of Jesus this Christmas now more than ever, and they need the hope that only the gospel can give them.

6 Church Planting Mistakes I Made

These are the church planting mistakes I wish I could do over.

Does Your Gift-Giving Include Jesus?

I know that you are bombarded with requests to give to a number of causes over the holiday season. Many might be worthy, but most will not represent truly giving to Christ.

Chasing the Past: Leadership Lessons for the Church

Honoring former leaders and the church's history celebrates what God did, but it also serves as a reminder of what God can do again when we stop chasing the past.

AI and the Church: A Brave New World

It’s really important for AI and the Church to have the best understanding about AI and be ready to equip people.

How to Leverage Social Media for Good

There are many ways to misuse social media for good. It is so easy spread information that is incomplete, to join a nasty mob taking down someone or to engage in unproductive arguments. Too often we violate James 1:19’s admonition to be “quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger.” And yet it doesn’t have to be this way. The internet isn’t going anywhere, so we can either complain about how corrosive social media is or we can use our voices to elevate what is good and true and beautiful. So just as it is easy to press “send” on another nasty tweet or post, it is easy to press “send” on content that brings joy.

What My Mentors Have Never Said

I’ve watched these mentors work through tough situations, but their faith never wavered.

The Mystery of God Becoming a Man

How the wonder of the incarnation gives us encouragement and strength