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.

Two Essential Elements of an Excellent Sermon

Without both of them in place, your ministry will at some point go off the rails.

7 Common Lies That Can Hurt Your Marriage

These lies wreak havoc on your unity with your spouse.

My Friend Darren

The people in need around us are deeply loved by God

The 3 Goals Every Church Should Organize Around

“We have a gospel too precious and a mission too urgent to let anything stand in its way.”

What to Remember When Your Heart Is Troubled

Words of comfort from Jesus for when you are worried or stressed.

5 Trends That Are Driving Deconstruction in the Church

And what do we mean when we talk about deconstruction?

You Were Dead

Christianity is not a crutch. It’s a stretcher from which the dead are raised to life.

The Dulling of the Gospel

The danger of losing our sense of wonder as ministry becomes familiar.