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.

Erwin McManus: Greatness Lies on the Other Side of Pain—Part 2

Christianity is a place of unconditional love that also never lets us remain anything less than what we were created to be.

The Identity Issues That Are Killing Our Leadership

When we seek identity in the wrong places we are bound to be empty.

Why New Believers Are the Lifeblood of the Church

Discipling new believers can't help but revitalize established believers.

When You’re Dissatisfied With Your Purpose

Ecclesiastes provides some helpful wisdom for seasons of futility.

Making Disciples out of Christians

People who have newly come to faith need other Christians to come alongside them.

Worshiping When You’re Weary

Here are ways I've found to keep worshiping when times are tough.

Overcoming the Perfectionism That’s Holding You Back

My perfectionism was keeping me from using my gifts to the glory of God.

4 Reminders of the Power of the Word of God

Don't forget that lives are changed through encounters with the Word of God.