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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 Indisputable Matters That Help Foster Unity in Ministry

Wherever two or more are gathered in Christs name, theres bound to be conflict. Sometimes its a clash of personalities. Other times its unholy tension cloaked as competitiveness. But often its theological differences, which can hinder fostering unity in ministry.

Does it Matter if Your Sermons are Too Long — or Too Short?

While complaining over sermon length seems to have accelerated in the last few decades, the truth is, the conflict has been going on since the Reformation. Back in those days, it wasn’t unusual for a sermon to last up to 3 hours.

Celebrating 20 Years of Outreach: Young Leaders We Are Learning From

If we want to reach and keep the next generation, we have to teach them practically what it looks like to follow Jesus. ~Noah Herrin. Outreach magazine reflects on 20 years of highlighting young leaders shaping the church.

Reviving Evangelism for the Next Generation

A majority of practicing Christians do not consistently support evangelism, and almost half of millennial Christians believe it is flat-out wrong to evangelize. Now what?

What Does a Servant Leader Look Like?

pastors and church leaders should have a default posture of service. If you’re not willing to be a servant leader, then you are not fit to have authority and influence within the body of Christ.

Striving for Sabbath Rest

Even more than working through us, the God-Who-Is delights in us, as we strive for Sabbath rest.

Why You Don’t Need a Bible Degree to Share Your Faith

When you've experienced the power of Christ, you can't stay silent.

Sewing and Reaching

The women involved in Loose Threads make pillows for kids being adopted, tote bags and clothing for children in foster care, and bibs for intellectually disabled people living in a local long-term care facility.