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Avoid the ‘Fixing Trap’

Jesus didn’t come to fix us from afar. He came to walk with us.

Satan’s Game Plan for Spiritual Warfare

This is a warfare we are engaged in with the devil. Satan's game plan is laid bare in Scripture, but we must learn how to resist and stand firm.

The Origin of Everything

Until we recognize the authority of a God who not only creates but also defines, we will chase after the wind.

5 Signs You’re A Lone Ranger Leader

Are you afraid to surrender control of projects to your team? You might be a Lone Ranger leader. Here are other signs.

How to Be a Better Decision Maker

Making good decisions in a timely fashion is an essential leadership skill. Here are ways to get better at it.

3 Critical Keys to Telling Your Personal Story

If you had 3–5 minutes to tell someone your life story or testimony, what would you say? Here are critical keys to telling your story.

Common Mistakes in Pursuing Multiplication—Part 1

If multiplication is our goal, we need to avoid making these mistakes that undermine our efforts in making new disciples.

Common Mistakes in Building Discipleship Relationships—Part 2

The purpose of our discipleship-focused relationships can often get sidetracked. Here are things to pay attention to in order to stay on track.

Common Mistakes in Establishing Disciples—Part 3

Establishing a person in the faith is an essential part of disciple making. Here are common ways we short-change discipleship.

Am I the Kind of Person ‘Sinners’ Want to Be Around?

People are meant to be with God, and like Jesus, we should be a winsome presence in their lives, drawing them back to him.

5 Words That Can Make or Break a Church

I often get asked why churches stop growing and start declining; these are the first five places I look.