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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.

5 Truths About Disappointment That Will Strengthen Your Ministry

"Disappointments are learning-experiences that are just that—experiences to learn from, not anchors to sink you."

Church Planting Shifts, Part 4: Supporting Planters

"We currently don’t have the kind of financial-support model that our new cultural reality needs."

5 Keys to Addressing Immaturity in Your Church

"The higher up, or deeper in, people progress as leaders, the more their immaturities and gaps reveal themselves."

Approaching an Atheist: How to Initiate Life-Changing Conversations

"How do we 'lead folks away from eternal death and toward the gift of salvation' without aggravating and alienating them?"

7 Invaluable Laws of Evangelism Growth

"When it comes to evangelism, we can learn a lot from leaders in secular spheres who teach on personal leadership."

Does Sexual Purity Still Matter in the Church?

"What if the problem with 'purity' is much deeper? What if the problem is the message itself?"

Why You Should Speak up for Your Pastor

"People who find fault with the pastor never hesitate to voice their opinion. What if the rest of us spoke up in his or her support?"

An Unexpected but Biblical Truth About Christian Giving

"It’s just like the lost who, upon receiving such a great salvation, tend to overflow with joy and generosity."