Only Two Options Regarding Active Faith
World changers have an active, not passive, faith. Faith is like a muscle; the more we use it, the stronger it becomes.
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When Church Growth Stalls
When you find that you’ve stopped growing, you’ve probably exhausted the capacity of leaders in your organization. Is your staff ready to lead at a higher level? Are your volunteer leaders ready to duplicate their teams with a second leader?
From Aspiring Hero to Hero Maker
Candid observations from a Brazilian church planter on becoming a hero maker.
The Case for Making Family Traditions
You are going to be doing these things on the same day every year. And these things will mark this day as one out of the ordinary.
Alan Briggs: The Paralysis of Perfection
Lately I’ve been noticing two competing ideas in organizations: creativity and excellence. Of course, we need innovative solutions to problems. Count me in for more creativity. It’s the excellence piece that can trip us up.
Why You Should Rethink Cutting Your Missions Budget
The Benefits of Prioritizing the Gospel in Your Financial Decisions
Common Pastor Anxiety Causes And What to Do About It
The combination of these stress points can create complex and nuanced problems in ministry. But there are some practical ways to combat the inevitable anxiety of ministry. Consider these tactics for understanding pastor anxiety causes.
As You Age, Feed Your Mind with an Eternal Perspective
I was struck by the fact that as this woman ages, and honestly faces the reality of death, she is choosing to read books that will prepare her for eternity with Jesus.
Explaining Away Jesus
Why Objections to Christianity Are Often Intellectually Dishonest
Winning the War Against Hopelessness: Overcoming Discouragement
I believe that small choices that may not seem overtly spiritual can become ways we can encourage ourselves in the Lord to help in overcoming discouragement.
