Discipleship

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

3 Steps to Helping Someone Overcome Shame

As a pastor or ministry leader, you can play a vital role in healing shame. Use these 3 practical, gospel-centered steps to restore identity and hope.

4 Principles for Caring for the Poor

Rick Warren explores 4 biblical principles for caring for the poor and and reflecting Christ’s heart for those in need.

What Qualifies as ‘the Church’?

5 characteristics that set the church apart.

Exploring the Theme of Creation in Bondage

The contention of this series of articles is that the Bible is set in the land of wild things. That is, the Bible is...

5 Keys to Seeking Unity in the Church

Insights from John Perkins

8 Things to Remember When Dealing With Conflict

As I write this article, I’m in a time of reflection. I’ve been thinking about how I deal with difficult situations as a 59-year-old...

What We’ve Learned About Rest From Staying Home

We should all feel super rested right now, right? I mean, we haven’t gone anywhere. We haven’t really done anything. All the obligations, appointments, and...

How I Found a Deeper Faith in the Aftermath of 9/11

How Living Through 9/11 Gave Me a Newfound Depth of Faith

A Depressed Pastor Navigates the 2020 Blues

It’s just hard! Those are three of the nicest words I’ve ever heard. When you’re hurting and sad and you don’t even know exactly why you’re...

Pivoting Your Self-Care

My hope is that these Ministry Pivot articles have been helpful for you and your team as you work through this season. As you...