Resources

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.

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.

How the Biblical Narrative Depicts Ultimate Reality

"This supernatural being, this holy one, this creator of all and covenant maker, is passionate."

Opening the Gates of Creativity in the Church

"Closed gates mandate the extra labor of bringing in stale, dry fodder—everything 'Christian' needed to feed the flock."

6 Signs of a Church That Will Experience Sustained Health

Tony Morgan: "There’s an abundance mindset, because churches that practice generosity learn that God always provides."

Faith and Film: A Conversation With Martin Scorsese

This must-watch conversation with Scorsese captures his candid reflections on spirituality drawn from his life and work.

Avoiding Ministry Implosion: What’s Below the Surface?

"It’s important to periodically ask ourselves what is brewing below the surface of our lives."

Efrem Smith: The Power and Freedom of a Transformed Mind

"A significant part of living the transformed life of a Christ-follower is a renewed mind."

3 Characteristics of Outstanding Teams

Leverage each other's strengths for a more cohesive team.

God’s Love for Those Who Are Different

"I believe there’s a place where we can always find the warmth and peace of knowing there’s a place for us to exist."