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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.

5 Ways Evangelism Is Complicated

Life outside church involvement is full. The fun stuff is a compelling draw; family is a top priority, and work is a demanding reality. We don’t need to compete, but we need to be present, meet needs and serve well.

A Cure for Cynicism

Hope is a beautiful byproduct of faithful practice in the present, offering a path to overcoming cynicism.

7 Questions to Ask When Starting a Church Planting Network

Discover the essential questions to ask before starting a church planting network and building a movement.

How Can Weaknesses of an Extroverted Pastor Become Strengths?

Partly because they are more outgoing, I believe extroverted pastors will get the benefit of the doubtmore so than introverted pastors. Many have tackled the subject of how introverts can overcome weaknesses, but this article focuses on how extroverted pastor weaknesses can become strengths.

The Further We Move from God, the Further We Move from Happiness

I’ve studied many worldviews, but none comes close to the biblical worldview in accounting for all the facts of our existence—including our longing for happiness.

Are We Building God’s Kingdom or Our Own?

The first and best of what you are has to be laid in surrender at Jesus feet. Only then will it bring life to the world when building God's kingdom.

How Ministry Ideas Spread

As churches today look to take advantage of new digital opportunities, navigate our polarized society and collaborate across denominations in gospel outreach, the task of innovation lies at the core of the calling for pastors and church leaders, yet understanding how ideas spread is often underappreciated.

What’s Keeping You From Sharing Your Faith?

Here are four common evangelism mistakes, and why you shouldn't fear them.