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Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

Are You Carrying Leadership Baggage?

4 hang-ups that might be holding you back

Find Happiness in God’s Word by Planting Yourself Deeply

We all meditate, and we’re all shaped by the object of our meditation. This practice connects happiness in God's Word to daily nourishment.

Disperse the Church

The attractional church sometimes created an opposing current as we sought to develop a decentralized network to disperse the church into microchurches.

What Changes When Your Attendance Breaks 200?

Pastoring a church of 250 is significantly different than pastoring a church of 75.

Perseverance in Ministry: When You Need to Keep Going

Perseverance in ministry helps us when faced with adversity, as we confront our fears, weaknesses, and limitations.

The God Is Always Available Here

The God Is Always Available who created the heavens and the earth says to you right now, “Here I am.”

What Is a Political Christian?

Unless Jesus is on the ballot, you’re voting for the lesser of two evils no matter who is running, and you’re doing that every single election.

Listening to the Oldest Generation

This generation grew up during a period marked by significant economic hardship, global conflict, and societal transformation. Discover insights from listening to the oldest generation.