Resources

Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

Avoid the ‘Fixing Trap’

Jesus didn’t come to fix us from afar. He came to walk with us.

How the Church Can Take the Lead in Suicide Prevention

"The church is for the broken. A church without the broken is a broken church."

Constantine Campbell: Jesus v. Evangelicals

The evangelical movement must be refashioned in Jesus’ image, rather than cast Jesus in its image.

Winning the New and Old Front Doors

Nine times out of 10, guests will not just show up unsure of what to expect because they will have reviewed the church's website and social media pages looking for the flavor of your local church.

When Church Division Due to Theological Disagreement Divides Us

On this side of heaven, theological disagreement is part of life. The apostles who wrote the New Testament settled such disputes in the first century. Today, we have a clear word from God preserved in Scripture but no magisterium to settle our disagreements over how to interpret it, especially when church division arises from these theological disagreements.

You Become Like What You ‘Like’

So when we talk about “smartphone addiction,” often what we are talking about is the addiction of looking at ourselves.

Battling Church Familiarity in Your Church

Has your church become so comfortable in the familiar that it misses what guests are experiencing? Guests will break through the confines of the comfortable and see Christ, or they will see the church stuck in church familiarity and never return.

3 Categories of Church Tax Forms Every Church Needs to Be Aware Of

If you are wondering which church tax forms your church or ministry needs to file to stay in compliance with the IRS, youre not alone. Many pastors, ministry leaders and church administrators are simply unaware of all of the tax forms needed to stay compliant.

3 Ways to Finish Strong in an Ending Season

Leading the local church is hard enough, but leading when youre unsure what to do next is challenging. Finishing strong in your season will look different for everyone. But everyone can complete the overall tasks they have been called to and meet them with Gods excellence in mind.

Why We Misunderstand the True Meaning of Humility

Humility is not self-hatred, self-neglect, or self-punishment. Understanding the true meaning of humility is crucial, as the Bible never says, Hate yourself; instead, love your neighbor. It says, Love your neighbor as yourself