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Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

Do You Make These Assumptions About Online Attendees?

This article examines assumptions about online attendees and contrasts them with research showing online worshipers read the Bible more frequently.

Building a Multicultural Church in Salt Lake City

Spreading the gospel takes precedence over preserving a particular culture.

Staying the Course Even When It’s Hard

I’ve been a believer for 49 years, but I still battle with faith some days.

How to Deal With Guilt and Shame

Guilt and shame sting, but they need not be deadly. Although people and circumstances around us may still shame us (and it hurts), Christ can release us from its destructive power.

Want to Grow the Church? Understand Your Cultural Soil

In order to effectively plant and spread the gospel in today's communities, we must understand and cultivate the cultural soil around us.

The Aftermath of a Pastors Moral Failure

We keep getting surprised by our sin. We are surprised that we get by with it as long as we do, surprised when we get caught, surprised that people were as hurt as they were, and surprised that God took our sin as a personal insult. This is a stark reminder of Pastors moral failure and its impact.

Intimidated by the Bible

As we think about the importance of Bible engagement and discipleship, many readers who feel intimidated by the Bible wonder why so many own numerous Bibles, yet rarely read them?

7 of My Biggest Pet Peeves as a Leader

The things that frustrate me most and inhibit teams from thriving