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.

10 Ways to Dramatically Increase Giving in Your Church

"It takes money to lead a church to experience dynamic spiritual and numerical growth."

4 Christmas Killers—And Their Antidotes

Pete Scazzero: "Sadly, the Christmas season is a low point spiritually for most Christian leaders."

3 Things We Need to Live by God’s Spirit

"When we put willpower or conformity before God’s Spirit, we struggle with God's grace."

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."