Resources

Nicole Martin: A Different Kind of Leadership

When I go to a great restaurant and it’s really good, no one ever has to tell me, “Could you let other people know?” I cannot wait to tell other people, first of all, that I've been, and second of all, how good the food is. I think we have lived our Christian lives on the periphery of God's grace and goodness and favor for so long that we don't know how good the food is for ourselves.

Tanita Maddox: Showing Up for Gen Z

There are just so many things that are compelling about the triune God and the way that triune God has enacted redemption for us and continues to sanctify us after we follow him. We just have to pull the contextualization out for our young people so they can see it on their terms.

What Message Are You Sending Visitors?

By immediately communicating, ‘You are welcome here,’ you are answering guests’ big question: Should I be here?

Gentleness Is Your Calling

If we understand the depths of sin that we have been forgiven, we will restore our neighbor with gentleness and humility. We will display the same grace we’ve received from our Lord.

Surrendering the Ego for God

t's not about the pastor's will but about God's will. It's not about the people's desires but about God's desires.

What If the Same-Sex Attractions Never Go Away?

While all sorts of struggles with sin will persist until the day when we are completely free, we can trust that God is at work by his Spirit to make us more like Jesus.

Abide in His Promises

I thrive on the promises of God. They give shape and definition not only to my life in general but also specifically to my days.

Robert Smith Jr.: Rooted in the Gospel

"The church is to be a city that's set on a hill that cannot be hid. So when people see us, 'My, how they love one another,' I mean, real love, they're drawn by that."

America in the Midst of a ‘Generational Transformation’ of its Moral Landscape

Young adults tend to form their worldview primarily through feelings and personal experiences, rather than logic and facts.

Discipleship Reimagined: My Top 5 Books on Spiritual Formation

The form of discipleship will look different based on context. Broadly speaking, the best form is rooted in a combination of spaces.

Alliance Redwoods Builds Spiritual Bridges in Sonoma County

“This is a safe place for people who are post-evangelical or spiritual nones with a spiritual hunger. We call it a place of re-creation.”