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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

Voting Like a Christ Follower

We can't vote for Jesus, but we can vote informed by our faith in Jesus.

Facing the Reality That People Will Leave

How to keep a level head when people take off

What You Should and Shouldn’t Do as a Bivocational Pastor

A few things I learned and have observed from working with bivocational pastors

Why Good Sleep Is Essential for Leadership

We leaders need our brains to function at their peak and sleep can help them do that.

David Platt: Reproducing Church, Transcendent Community—Part 1

"Unless we’re going to disobey Jesus, we must prioritize making disciples and multiplying churches."

David Platt: Living a Life That Counts—Part 2

“Our heritage as a church is running toward need, not away from it.”

5 Ways to Discern the Truth of What You Read on the Internet

5 best practices for media discernment

3 Foundational Principles for Next-Gen Ministry

Tips for more effectively reaching Gen Z