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.

5 Biblical Elements of a Missional Spirituality

"Paul’s teaching to the Philippian church about missional spirituality is fleshed out in his teachings on the following five themes."

Influencing the Culture From the Bottom Up

"Like an obnoxious weed, the people of God have sent roots out throughout the world, usually shaping history in a subversive way."

Kay Warren: Forgiving Those Who Unjustly Criticize You

"Holding grudges and keeping a record of wrongs are responses that feel justified but will sabotage unity in the church."

Should We Invite People to Belong Before they Believe?

"A church that consists only of committed Christians probably has lost sight of its mission."

What Jesus Really Endured on the Cross—A Medical Perspective

Even though Jesus died relatively soon, the 18 hours of his passion were filled with unbelievable trauma, pain and suffering.

Why Close Relationships Are Essential to Discipleship

"What is the main barrier that keeps people from growing and maturing in Christ? The answer was unanimous: 'Isolation.'"

This Easter, Take a Trip to the Holy Land—Without Leaving Your Home

The Octagon Project and YouVersion have partnered to create a free, immersive virtual-reality tour of the Holy Land.

Is the Bible Good for Women? Unpacking 1 Timothy 2

"The way we see the Bible affirm women enables us to recognize inappropriate limitations on women in the church."