Books

Avoid the ‘Fixing Trap’

Jesus didn’t come to fix us from afar. He came to walk with us.

How the Church Can Take the Lead in Suicide Prevention

"The church is for the broken. A church without the broken is a broken church."

How to Overcome Betrayal Trauma in Ministry

With their friends’ departures, pastors have had to recalibrate the very real cost of spiritual intimacy in doing life together.

New Report on the Rise of Persecuted Christians Worldwide and Global Displacement

"The persecution of persecuted Christians worldwide continues to grow around the globe. As Americans, we must decide how we'll respond,” said Ryan Brown, president and CEO of Open Doors US. “Our hope is this report not only provides a call to respond, but also helps inform that response."

Many People Are Hungry for God’s Word

We need a reorientation about what loving God's Word actually looks like for those Hungry for God's Word with full lives; we need biblical reorientation, rather than trying to mimic historical or cultural ideals.

Don’t Be Sidelined by Unforgiveness

The devil wants men to remain wounded and sitting on the sidelines, but God has called us to something far greater.

Embracing an Aging Congregation Renewal

The people who made up the church had to believe again that God could use them, us, to reach out to the community. The fact of the matter is hard choices had to be made, and it started with reclaiming the property for the Lord to enable aging congregation renewal.

How Do We Define Success in Ministry?

God is working. But its not flashy, predictable, or perhaps even noticeable to the surrounding community. This article explores how we can approach defining success in ministry.

Put Out the Welcome Mat for Community Partnerships

There are endless opportunities to turn unused space into community space through welcome community partnerships, but it will take a flexible and agile leadership eye to embrace change.

It Starts With Just One

Church members were responsible for inviting their “one” to church where a banquet was held and an invitation to join the church family was given. More than 40 people joined.

Doing Effective Apologetics Well

Telling people stories about how God has come through for you or for people you know can speak powerfully to them, forming an effective apologetics defense.