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.

4 (More) Spiritual Cures for Shallow Christianity

"Consistent disciplines build deep roots. And deep roots combat our culture’s great problem: superficiality."

The Most Important Question for Every Church Leader

"This question needs to be applied specifically to different areas of our lives."

The Greatest Measure of Your Church’s Health: Giving

"When people in your church stop giving, it is seldom, if ever, about the money."

Is Hollywood Anti-Christian?

Phil Cooke: "To make a blanket statement that Hollywood is the enemy is a big mistake."

4 Reasons Attending Church Is a Must

"Here are four powerful reasons you should attend church weekly, and why church attendance can change your life."

The Top 10 Scriptures on God’s Mission

"I recently asked this question on Twitter: 'What are the key passages or texts that speak of God's people being on mission?'"

11 Signs You Are an Emotionally Mature Christian

"Why do so many Christians make lousy humans? It's partly a failure to integrate emotional health and spiritual maturity."

Is Your Marriage Deep Enough to Support Expanding Ministry?

Leading a Level 5 Church Starts With Growing a Level 5 Marriage