Discipleship

The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

The Moment of Exposure

On Judgment Day, I won’t hide. I won’t run. Not because I’m innocent, but because I’m forgiven. Jesus paid it all.

Lead Well—At Home

One great ministry challenge is to serve in a way that values, affirms and protects our children.

7 Guidelines for Controversial Facebook Comments

Ministry leaders are often called upon to comment on racial, socioeconomic and political tensions. How should we respond?

Leadership—Heart, Soul and Structure

Why leaders today need to balance the heart and organization to serve Jesus well.

Do Your Friendships Reflect God’s Heart?

We should follow Jesus’ example by cultivating friendships with nonbelievers.

Is Anyone Listening?

“The technology that gets people into trouble is the same technology that can be used to rescue them.”

8 Signs of an Emotionally Healthy Church

Is the church you’re leading emotionally healthy? How do you tell if it is or isn’t?

How to Keep (or Kill) the Right Ministry Programs

Three relevant principles for thinking through how to improve existing programs.

Passing on Sound Doctrine to the Next Gen

When it comes to the emerging generations, we may need to teach doctrines no one is asking about.