Discipleship

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

An Invitation to Pray

Praying specific can become an exciting adventure and partnership with God– truly seeking to pray the heart, mind and will of the Father!

Expect to Be Different

Avoiding interaction with the world will ensure not only that the world dies but that your church will too. This is the way salt works: it is either used proactively or it becomes destructive to the one who has it.

10 Steps Toward Self-Control

It can be hard to gauge if your growing in self-control; here, from Proverbs, are 10 characteristics of people who demonstrate it.

8 Signs You’re Trapped in Legalism

We've all experienced times when our faith in the finished work of Jesus morphs into legalism. These are warning signs.

8 ‘Christian’ Virtues That Are Not Really Christian

These virtues are often held up as barometers of spiritual health, but are they truly proof of being a good Christian?

John Teter: Modeling a Lifestyle of Evangelism—Part 2

The key to effective evangelism is not trying to change the world, but being faithful to make it a part of our day to day lives.

3 Key Guardrails for a Disciple-Making Culture

We have to be willing to be unsuccessful in this world in order to be successful in the world to come.

Andy Stanley: Why ‘The Bible Says So’ Is Not Enough Anymore

Our culture questions biblical authority, so, like Paul, we must adapt our hermeneutical approach to reach our neighbors.

Raising the Bar for Volunteers

The level of commitment and accountability for a school sports team is often higher than that of church volunteers. Why?

What We Can Learn From ‘Only God’ Moments

There are countless stories of God accomplishing what only he can when people step out in faith. What can we learn?