Resources

Collin Outerbridge: Building a Multicultural, Multigenerational Church

There's something about a unifying vision that is greater than our preferences, that is focused on serving our community, that I think has led to a strong sense of connectivity that's allowed our church to grow and to impact people right here where we live.

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

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.”

Location, Location, Location: Fill Your ‘Brain Space’ with the Truth of God’s Word

What is your mental Monopoly board, and how are you processing your mental real estate?

Difficult But Good: Hispanic Pastors Find Meaning in the Midst of Challenges

Eighty-three percent of Hispanic church pastors indicate their experiences in this role have led to personal spiritual growth.

When Is Waiting Hard?

Waiting for information creates a painful gap. It’s hard because understanding what is happening gives us a sense of control.

Mark Vroegop

I want you to see waiting as more than a delay.