Discipleship

How Can We Prepare to Trust God Through Trials We Don’t Understand?

None of us knows what 2026 will bring, but no doubt it will have its difficult moments as well as its wonderful ones. How can we wisely prepare our hearts and minds to trust God through trials when they come?

Pastors Are Shepherds, Not Superheroes

Maybe it’s time we change the narrative. Expect your pastor to be a shepherd, not a superhero. Don’t demand their presence at every event or their attention at every moment.

Understanding the Longings and Language of Gen Z

It is our responsibility as leaders to reintroduce a generation to the true essence of Jesus and his original vision for the church.

God Is Not Looking for a Venmo Relationship With You

Jesus only accepts total surrender.

Why We Need to Transcend Worldly Categories and Labels

Reflecting on a discouraging trend in the church

4 Insights for Times of Social Distancing and Lockdown

What I learned from a two-month period of lockdown during my time in Central Asia.

Why Social Distancing Is the Loving Thing to Do Now

We must consider what's best for the people in our churches during this time.

Streetlights: Bible Engagement via Hip-Hop

The Streetlights Bible app uses hip-hop to reach difficult-to-reach teens.

How to Find Your Place in the Mission of God

Five steps to find your role

Things I Wish Someone Had Told the Younger Me

Five things in five areas I've learned with age that I wish someone had told me.