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How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

Is Gen Z Coming Back to Church?

When people born between 1997 and 2007 go to church, they attend, on average, about 23 services per year.

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.

How to Cultivate a Great Church Team

Here are some ways to tell if your team is on track.

Patrick Johnstone: Thinking Biblically About Immigration

The flood of refugees is only going to continue. How will the church respond?

The Identity Issues That Are Killing Our Leadership

When we seek identity in the wrong places we are bound to be empty.

5 Big Lessons I’ve Learned From My Predecessor

Here are some invaluable lessons I've learned from Kenton Beshore, the previous pastor of my church.

Why New Believers Are the Lifeblood of the Church

Discipling new believers can't help but revitalize established believers.

10 Reasons Why Some People Don’t Tithe

Here are the most common reasons I've heard, along with my responses.

When You’re Dissatisfied With Your Purpose

Ecclesiastes provides some helpful wisdom for seasons of futility.

How to Overcome Discouragement in Leadership

Here are seven things that have helped me get through seasons of discouragement as a ministry leader.