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.

The Top 10 Reasons People Don’t Tithe

"Throughout my 35 years of ministry, I’ve seen 10 common reasons that church people give for not tithing."

Louie Giglio: It’s Time to Wake up to the Power of the Gospel

"The gospel isn’t simply a message of how bad people become good; it’s the power by which dead people come to life."

7 New Year’s Resolutions for Small-Group Leaders

"There's no guarantee that a small group will work, but I know this: God commanded us to love him and love others."

40 Ways to Increase Baptisms in 2017

Rick Warren: "Here’s a list of some simple things we do to set the stage for more baptisms that almost any church can do."

7 Key Reasons People Choose a Church

Thom Rainer: "The real issue is not the intrigue of this research; it is what you and your church will do about it."

4 Spiritual Cures for Shallow Christianity

"I want to propose several practices to push back against superficiality. You can call them disciplines or habits."

He Is Born: A Christmas Hymn

"Enjoy Christmas this weekend with friends and family, remembering the miracle that is the incarnation."

2 Indicators of a Selfless Christian Marriage

"The common denominator between these two actions is they are selfless disciplines that help keep love alive."