Discipleship

Walking Like Jesus

Jesus seems to have an unhurried pace. That is to say, he always seems to have time to stop for people, even when doing so was annoying to those around him.

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

3 Steps to Helping Someone Overcome Shame

As a pastor or ministry leader, you can play a vital role in healing shame. Use these 3 practical, gospel-centered steps to restore identity and hope.

7 Foolish Reasons to Leave a Church

"The church exists as the vehicle to make the gospel known to the world. The church does not exist to meet your needs."

The Main Reason People Don’t Become Church Members

"Church membership should not consist of rules designed to keep people out, but ramps to help people grow."

8 Habits of Healthy Church Leaders

Matt Brown: "We are called by a great God. May we never be stagnant or half-hearted in that calling!"

5 Ways to Get People to Pay Attention When You Preach

"Here are five neuroscience insights to keep in mind as you prepare your sermons."

Why a 1-Hour Church Service Isn’t Enough

"People are not experiencing deep transformation in our churches. Can we do discipleship in an hour? I don’t think so."

No, Evangelical Does Not Mean ‘White Republican Who Voted for Trump’

Ed Stetzer: "It’s not politics that unite all evangelicals; it’s the gospel."

5 Reasons You Should Send Your Kids to Public School

"If we remove all the Christian kids from public schools, who will influence the remaining kids for Christ?"

5 Ways to Escape the Comparison Trap

"When we look at what others get in life instead of being grateful for what we receive, it leads to unhappiness."