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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.

When the Problem of Evil and Suffering Becomes Real

Most of us aren’t taught the truth about the problem of evil and suffering until we experience them.

Taking Hospitality to the Next Level

For a large congregation whose majority is made up of military families, embracing hospitality to the next level helps connect quickly and easily.

Are You Bitter? Overcoming Bitterness in Relationships

Your bitterness affects every other relationship you have, a realization about overcoming bitterness in relationships.

5 Warning Signs a Leader Is on the Path to a Fall

Catch it early while there is still time for a course correction.

Our Primary Offensive Weapon: Sword of the Spirit

All the other pieces of armor are for defense. Only the sword of the Spirit – the Scriptures – has been given to us for offense.

Communicating Responsibility Makes a Huge Difference

The more we can release the people trying to follow us the more they can focus on things for which they are being held accountable.

Spend Time With God and Find the Joy You’re Lacking

And if we want to walk with God, then we must stay in harmony with Him. We need to move the same direction that He moves.

What Does It Mean to Be Great for God?

My heart tells me I’m average at best, and it asks what it means to be great for God.