Resources

Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines

“People see “big C” church as judgy, legalistic rules. If we can work together and show the opposite of that, I feel like that’s our role: to rewrite the narrative of church based on serving.” —Meghan Smith, Trace Church

When You Don’t Want to Read the Bible

You were ultimately made to respond to God’s heart. You were made to know the voice of the Good Shepherd, to lean on his care, to depend on his provisions, to trust in his protection. You were made to come running when your Father calls you home to sit at his table!

Angulus Wilson: Evangelism Is the Heart of God

When the church taps into the mission and the heart of God, she gets mobilized, she can get revived. We can see growth and new initiative.

When a Listening Ear Is More Healing Than a Spoken Truth

"People in pain are unlikely to hear unless they have first felt heard."

6 Keys to Raising Spiritually Mature Teens

"We cannot control our teenagers’ faith choices. The only area over which we have control is our own commitment to God."

The Most Common Leadership Blind Spot—That Nobody Discusses

"The goal for those of us in ministry is to mature in Christlikeness emotionally, interpersonally and intrapersonally."

5 Critical Flaws of the One-to-One Discipleship Model

"As long as there is the sense that one person is over another, few people will see themselves as qualified to disciple others."

How the Miracles of Jesus Can Change Your Life Today

"Of course Jesus knew exactly what he was asking. And we’d do well to pay attention."

How Churches Can Maintain Agility in a Rapidly Changing World

“Your church’s ability to remain agile is one of the most important tasks you may face in this age.”

Did Jesus Have a Sense of Humor?

"While there are all sorts of adjectives one might use to describe Jesus, the word boring is certainly not one of them."

A Big Misunderstanding About Ministry Calling

"God’s call is energizing because it imbues our lives with a special sense of direction that propels synergistic ministry."