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John Mark Comer: The Apprentice

John Mark Comer shares his insights on spiritual formation, ‘apprenticeship’ with Jesus, the cultural discipleship crisis, and how ancient Christian practices can renew modern faith.

6 Ways to Be Salt and Light to the World

Christians and church leaders can live out Jesus’ call to be salt and light—showing love and grace, boldly serving and sharing the gospel, and inspiring hope.

3 Warning Signs Someone Is Dabbling in the Occult

There are only two sides God's and Satan's. Be sure those you lead know who they are consulting.

Farther Than You Can See: Kenneth Ulmer and John-Paul Foster Look to the Future of Their Church

"God is doing something at Faithful Central that’s bigger than me. People have said to me, 'Those are some huge, huge, big shoes to fill.' I understand what people are saying when they say that, but I’m trusting the same God who filled his shoes to fill mine."

3 Steps for Church Planters to Build a Healthy Team

These steps will help you lay the foundation for a healthy staff culture from the ground up.

Antichrist, Rapture and Tribulation—What Does it All Mean?

Let me bring some clarity with a quick play over of what I believe is the chronology of end times events. In my estimation, the next event is the rapture of the church.

Pastor, Ask These Questions Today (and Often)

What is working well and needs more energies/resources given?

A Glimpse of Heaven

Jesus is our authority on Heaven. He’s a native. It’s His hometown. When he spoke of the Father’s house, He was talking about what he knew, not what He imagined or supposed or hoped.

11 Tips for Christian Leaders

What I've learned in almost 40 years of full-time ministry

It Takes More Than Rules to Stand Strong Against Lust

If we want to stay pure, then we must daily drink the pure milk of God’s Word. We must so absorb it into our spiritual systems that, in the words of Charles Spurgeon, our blood becomes “Bibline.”

Creating a Culture of Intentional Evangelism

Upping our gospel-sharing game