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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.

Why Dying Churches Close Their DoorsFor Good

The majority of American churches were in decline prior to the pandemic. COVID accelerated and exacerbated the decline. Dying churches are in denial. Their leaders and members simply do not realize how little time is left before they must close their church.

How to Live Faithfully Now in Light of Future Glory

Three characteristics of eternally-minded Christians

Is Your Fear Affecting Your Leadership?

Christian leaders often struggle with fear. This article explores how fear affecting leadership can impact decision-making and how to overcome it.

Shifting Our Mindset on Evangelism

You don’t need a special gift to share the gospel.

What I’ve Learned About Volunteer Engagement

When paid staff are doing much of the ministry, they arent as motivated to raise up other lay leaders and build volunteer engagement.

When You Still Feel Condemned

Feelings of condemnation disappear – sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. In His timing, you will be able to set aside what others may think of you or act towards you. God loves you no matter what!

3 Major Advantages of Bivocational Church Planting

What was once done out of necessity now has become a first option for church planters. What are the benefits?

Victory — Even When Life Is Too Much

“God was speaking to me,” Eckles said. “I was seeking to be able to see again, to be normal again. But He was saying to seek me first. I was dying inside."