The Case for Small Groups
You can’t build community by way of programming, but you can use a program to create a pathway through which small groups can happen.
Leadership
Lee Strobel: Asking Hard Questions
Apologetics is just knocking down some of the barriers to asking hard questions. It’s the relationship that God uses to bring people to faith.
4 Keys to Relationally Based Leadership
Successful leaders acknowledge fear and insecurity but work hard to rise above them. Relationally Based Leadership, in time, both can be greatly minimized.
Are You Living Out These Truths?
We have so far to go to become Christlike, spiritual, scriptural, and mature.
8 Signs of an Effective Church That Has Fun in Church
I want church leaders to think about times when church really is fun in church.
7 Common Excuses for Not Leading Well
The ways we tend to pass the blame reveal common excuses for not leading and how to own the problem.
Why Were People Amazed by Jesus’ Teaching? And, Why Aren’t We?
We sometimes envy those who have come late to the Kingdom and are reading God’s word for the first time. They are enchanted by its stories, excited by its champions, enthralled by its riches, thrilled by its insights, and elated by its promises. Amazed by Jesus' Teaching reminds us that new insight can come with fresh eyes.
7 Essential Preaching Skills to Reach a Post-Christian Audience
The authentic gospel message will never change. But the methods and approaches have to if you’re going to connect with post-modern, post-Christian people.
Why the Ideal Church Size Debate Is Unhelpful
Church size alone is not an indication of health or unhealth.
Leading With Kindness: Kindness in Leadership
Kindness isn’t weakness, it’s the expression of strength from someone who has something to offer. Kindness is not automatic, it’s a gift that you must choose to give. In leadership, kindness in leadership becomes a powerful practice.