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Who’s Up Next?

“A leader’s legacy doesn’t matter more than the legacy of Jesus Christ, so I am going to take the time it takes to pour into the next people who are going to come do what I am [doing].” —Hayden Gregory

Faith Rising: Gen Z and Millennials Lead a Comeback for Jesus

We need to encourage faith sharing not through pressure or guilt, but by inviting people to see that their neighbors may be far more open than they assume.

Does Your Youth Ministry Contain This Key Piece?

Jesus didn’t separate following him from sharing him, and neither should we.

What Expository Preaching Is and What It’s Not

Dispelling three common myths

Hunger and Thirst No More

There is need here. There is desire here. There is even pain here. We are thirsty, hungry, and unsatisfied. But according to the prophet, we might well look to temporary alleviation of that thirst, hunger, and dissatisfaction instead of going through the full diagnostic process.

Tell a Great Story to Rekindle the Flame

When we take those steps to get to know the person instead of operating out of assumptions we grow in compassion, joy, and empathy.

5 Things Dead Churches Teach Us

The churches kept waiting for the silver bullet. The most common silver bullet was a new pastor who would turn things around. The second most common silver bullet was a new youth or children’s minister who would do all the work to reach young people.

5 Tips for Memorizing Scripture as a Family

Simple ways to incorporate memorization into your routine

How Do God’s Gifts Affect Your Leadership?

Every leader has a leadership “Achilles heel,” a weakness that challenges overall strength. What’s yours? You need to know, (the devil already knows) so you can stand firm.

How Do You Work Alongside Your Team?

The truth is any organization is only as good as the people within it. Take the greatest idea and put the wrong people behind it and little progress will be realized. Therefore, with the right people – even average ideas can achieve tremendous results.

Use These 6 Steps to Deal With Friction

The win here is that the relationship stays intact, not necessarily that you reach a resolution, even though you hope you do find one. Ultimately the goal is not to win an argument or point out the error of the other person’s ways, but to reconcile.