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.

Why We Need a Theology of Technology

Technology is an amoral resource, like money; so how do we steward our technological engagement well?

The Gospel Means Victory

When you dig into the roots of the word 'gospel' you discover it's much richer than simply 'good news.'

Why We Need Less Human Effort and More Jesus

Made for More—Shift 1: From More Effort to More Jesus

How to Love People You Don’t Like

We are commanded to love our enemies, yet the power to love doesn't come from sheer willpower, but from God's promise to us.

Mobilizing God’s People God’s Way

The way we motivate and mobilize volunteers often isn't God's way; fortunately, Paul lays a roadmap in Ephesians.

Tackling 3 Big Marriage Challenges Together

My wife Donna and I have learned some hard-earned lessons from 30 years of marriage that might be helpful in your own.

How to Recognize Repentance in a Restoration Process

We should not rush the restoration process, but instead be patient to see the fruit of true repentance.

7 Comments That Make Pastors Cringe

Here are seven things to avoid saying to any pastor, no matter helpful they might seem.