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.

Be Slow to Speak Against Others

It's easy, especially in our social media age, to cast judgement on other Christians from the "cheap seats," but we must ask God to search our hearts first.

Why ‘Good People’ Miss the Kingdom of God

Jesus directed many of his most startling warnings at religious people. Here's why.

Learning to See Volunteers As God’s Masterpieces

Made for More—Shift 2: From More Volunteers to More Masterpieces

Why Discipleship Must Start at Home

We depend too heavily on the church to do the training and discipleship that should first be happening at home.

Beware of Making Anything But the Gospel Your ‘Main Thing’

No single issue but the gospel can bear the weight of being the 'main thing.'

How to Stop Avoiding Pain and Learn Through It Instead

We spend lots of time and money trying to avoid pain, but our focus should instead be on the God who works through it.

The Real Power of the Most Misunderstood Viral Verse

There are many misunderstood viral verses, none more so than Philippians 4:13.

Why We Should Pray in All Circumstances

We can be confident when we pray because of who God is and what he has done.