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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.

21 Nuggets of Ministry Wisdom From Trial and (Lots of) Error

Preachers, Bible teachers, and those who work with youth and children will gain valuable ministry wisdom that won't be fully recognized until they get to Glory.

You Can Recognize False Prophets By Their Fruit

If there is any lesson we can pull from church history, it is to draw a clearer line between the activity of God and the virtue (or lack thereof) of men and women, especially when trying to recognize false prophets by their fruit.

What Sustains Our Courage as Christians?

Three characteristics of courage from Daniel 3 and what they teach us about trusting God in the midst of fearful circumstances.

5 Tips on Improving Active Listening Skills

Active listening skills are a communication technique used in counseling, training, and conflict resolution. It requires that the listener fully concentrate, understand, respond and then remember what is being said.

Shauna Pilgreen: Love Listens While Sharing Faith in Culture

We come to know one another by translating Jesus in a way the culture can understand, because it means Im breaking things down for both me and you. The more that happens, the more I come to know about Jesus, especially when sharing faith in culture.

To Revitalize or to Replant?

Should some churches seeking revitalization think about replanting instead?

5 Clarifications for Navigating a New Position

Adjusting to a new role requires clarity. Here are five key clarifications to help you when navigating a new position, ensuring a smoother transition and better integration with your team.

You Matter

We need to get rid of this me-first, what’s-in-it-for-me mindset and start thinking biblically. We need to start asking what we can do to help others and serve others.