Leadership

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Andy Cook: A Renewed Vision

Evangelism is not just another leadership skill—it’s foundational to leading a local church.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

Warning Signs of Abuse in the Church

Abuse originates in how victimizers view others. At some level they believe other people exist to fulfill their desires.

Blindsided by Pain in Ministry

Ministry sometimes feels like a slap in the face, often when you least expect it to happen.

Would Jesus Be a Good Fit on Your Church Staff?

Can you imagine how many alcoholics, thugs, and prostitutes that Jesus would reach out to and bring into the church?

Jimmy Dodd: A Detour to Marah

It is not wrong to be at Marah. Trips into Marah are a part of life. It is wrong to stay at Marah.

Are You Making Your Leadership Role Even Harder?

Trust always involves risk, and we must risk to successfully take new territory.

Church Shift

Martin Luther encouraged his fellow monks to break out of the monasteries and walk among those in the world.

How to Level Up Evangelistic Growth in Your Church

Thriving churches see planting as a natural extension of their participation in God’s mission, investing resources and prayer into starting new congregations.

Why Sins of the Spirit Offend God So Deeply

The sins of the flesh are the ones we elevate, while the sins of the spirit are the ones we embrace.