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When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

Making Disciples Jesus’ Way

What are the marks of effective disciple making? Hint: It’s not about the program.

5 Ways Churches Responded During the Second COVID Spike

Feedback from pastors in the middle of the pandemic

7 Things That Can Hinder Your Progress as a Team

Watch out for these progress killers.

What I’ve Observed Over 20 Years of Church Consulting

12 insights for churches seeking to grow

How God Brings Joy Out of Our Sorrow

"God doesn’t change your tragedy; he changes you through the tragedy. He doesn’t make it go away; he redeems it."

12 Personal Challenges for the New Year

Manageable goals to set yourself up to thrive this year

What We Can Do in Troubled Times

How we can respond to all the challenges that have faced us this past year

The Most Common Mistakes We Make Regarding the Future

There will always be uncertainty in ministry, but we can avoid making these mistakes.