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.

10 Questions to Ask on a Personal Retreat

I use these questions to refocus myself on what matters.

The Bible Wasn’t Written to You … and That’s OK

To understand the Bible's purpose for us, we first need to acknowledge why and to whom it was written.

What to Do When You’re Discouraged

We all have times when we struggle with despair. Here's how to handle it.

8 Ways Jesus Trained Spiritual Leaders

Jesus invested deeply in his 12 disciples, preparing them to be the leaders of the church.

3 Reminders When You Feel Social Media Burnout

When social media starts to take up too much of your mind, it's time to reassess.

From ‘Zero Tolerance’ to ‘Welcoming the Stranger’

How should churches think about refugees and immigrants?

Telling the Story of the Bible

The Museum of the Bible and the saga of the world’s most important book.

The Secret to Being a World Changer

Remember whom you're running for.