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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.

4 Questions Along Your Journey

We might not even realize our lives become filled with “Christian” things instead becoming full of Jesus. These questions along your journey help shift focus from mere church activities to a deeper, gospel-centered pursuit.

Why Jesus Is Key to Kingdom Thinking and Church Planting

The life of Jesus is the key to our missional mindset and discipleship practices as a church.

The Beauty of Declining Invitations Gracefully

Sometimes you immediately know you should say no. In that case, a firm but gracious no is appropriate. Declining invitations gracefully may feel awkward, but that uncomfortable emotion will quickly pass.

Report: What We Know About the Post-COVID Church

Church leaders were of one mind in regard to the Post-COVID Church; no matter what they did, someone was going to be angry or upset and leave.

Evangelistic Again

How Our Church Is Returning to Its Missional Roots

Every Word Inspired

The Bible reveals God’s plan for redeeming his people. The story has ups and downs, unexpected plot twists, failures and successes. It’s not G-rated, and all the characters are flawed, with one exception—Jesus. Every Word Inspired.

Alan Briggs: Is Bigger Church Better?

A larger church can have a bigger impact, but that isn’t a given. So, is bigger church better?

The Surprising Reward of ‘Risk’

God can use your earnest desires to take risks in faith to accomplish his will for you.