Discipleship

The Top 10 Reasons We Don’t Trust God

"Letting go of control and trusting Jesus is the core of the Christian life—every day, every hour, every moment, of every day."

Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

Thoughts of a Depressed Pastor: 4 Steps to Escaping Depression

"The more I walk with Christ, the greater foundation I have and the deeper the well I have to draw from."

5 Questions for Better Discipleship

"If God were to send 100 new believers to your church this weekend, how would they discover their next steps?"

5 Leadership Words to Keep You Grounded in God

"Five words help me to keep my feet on the ground. Each summarizes a different characteristic of the upside-down kingdom."

3 Killers of Effective Leadership

"If you could ask just two questions—one personal and one related to your leadership—what might they be?"

3 Keys to Overcoming Unforgiveness in Ministry

"Remember this, Pastor: When you get things right with God, you will truly make things right with others."

3 Lies We Believe About Spiritual Growth

"Just like you can open a mutual fund but never invest in it, you can become a Christian yet never become a disciple."

Is It OK for Christians to Use Marijuana?

"A growing number of Christians today believe that it is biblically permissible to use cannabis recreationally. Are they right?"

Reclaiming Discipleship in the Church

“Few pastors will actually say this, but the church is still largely geared up to generate numbers more than loving one another.”