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Souls Settled, Hands Moving: Joy and Urgency in Following Jesus

Don’t just find joy in what God does through you. Find joy in what He’s done for you. Results may rise and fall. Attendance fluctuates. Seasons change.

Fight the Good Fight

Some things that happen in ministry are so absurd that if we can’t laugh, the weight will crush our soul.

3 People Every Pastor Needs

When my friend Jim and I get together, we discuss everything from my personal finances to how to harness our driven personalities, and how to make a greater impact for the kingdom.

How to Find Stability in a Season of Disruption

I’ve been a runner for decades, well, more like a jogger. I don’t run far, I don’t run fast, and I don’t run pretty,...

5 Future-Oriented Questions to Ask as You Consider Reopening Your Church

If you’re feeling like the decisions you’re facing as a pastor today are complicated, you’re right. There are so many complex, confusing and uncertain factors...

God Is a Greater Refuge Than We Can Fathom

“A refuge and strength.” “An ever present help in times of trouble.” “A stronghold and fortress.” These are just some of the ways that...

Can You Effectively Disciple Remotely?

Many believers who want to continue to grow in Christ are looking forward to gathering face-to-face with others again. But in fact, I disciple...

Chris Hodges and the Self-Defeating Nature of Cancel Culture

The gospel offers a better way forward.

The Church’s Role in a Post-Christian World

By studying John the Baptist, we can become a prophetic witness to the second coming.

Redefining Our Multisite Churches During the Pandemic

While the megachurch trend has begun to wane, the multisite model has been exploding. This is a testament to the effect that the “Three...

The Decision Whether or Not to Reopen Is Not a Litmus Test of Faith

What does drinking have to do with reopening the church? Since this is already a divisive conversation, I will just go ahead and make...