Resources

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.

Dave Ferguson: Multiplying Leaders

Every leader needs to have an apprentice. Even the lead pastor, as you're thinking about what's next, you need to have an apprentice so you can put that person in that role and you can commission them to go.

Your ‘Home Church’: Why a Faith Family Is Worth Fighting For

"You call it your home church, not because it’s perfect, but because it’s where you decide to become a regular on Sundays."

Kara Powell: ‘Our Kids Don’t Understand the Grace of Jesus Christ’

In a brief video, Kara Powell offers some best practices for parents who want to help their children build a robust, resilient Christian faith.

What Is a ‘Dropout Believer’? Arrows of Truth No. 1

"Consider people in your own circle of influence. Are some of your family members dropout believers? Friends? Neighbors?"

Should Tolerance Be Tolerated in the Church?

"Some Christians don’t seem to want anything to do with anything that has the word 'tolerance' in it."

Where Is the Front Line of God’s Mission? Look out Your Window

"Once you begin to see the people you’re interacting with as people for whom Christ died, it’s a game changer."

Eugene Peterson: Four Words That Direct the Course of Our Lives

"I want to be as human as Jesus was human ... to live the Jesus Way, robustly human. And I want to do it with you."

4 Ways to Build a Contagious Staff Culture at Your Church

“A great staff culture is contagious. It’s one of the top reasons why your church staff will love coming to work.”

The Unique Role of the Church in Solidifying a Child’s Faith

"I once overheard a friend say, 'It’s a form of child abuse for parents to force their own religious beliefs on their children.'"