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5 Keys for Sharing Your Faith

We do not need to be contentious and argumentative. We can be kind and grace-filled even when we disagree with others and offer them a whole new worldview.

5 Reasons the Church Thrives When It Grows Younger

Psalm 78:4–7 reminds us of our sacred responsibility: “We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy...

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

More Than Clicking ‘Like’

I pray that I will not evaluate the music style in my church with a like button. Instead, I pray that I will be grateful to those who give of themselves every week to provide us with worshipful music.

Saying ‘I’m Sorry’ Is Transformative

Use whichever you feel seems most authentic and sounds like yourself. For me, I prefer, “I apologize.” I just said that to someone today and it saved a relationship. It’s freeing. It’s therapeutic. It’s the Christ-like and right thing to do.

Dave Ferguson: Ask the Right Question

Reproducing churches replace “grow” with “multiply” because they want to see the kingdom expand from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.

4 Ways to Spread the Gospel

Believing the gospel comes with an obligation to the gospel.

The Cost of Discipleship Pales in Comparison to What We Gain in Following Jesus

Once we actually follow Jesus, in this mode of self-denial, what do we find? Rest for our souls, not weariness.

3 Guidelines to Empower Those You Lead

Examine how you respond to your staff when they want you to solve their problem.

The Lord Is Our Burden-Bearer

“Cast your cares on the Lord because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).

How to Navigate Mistrust in Your Church

Many task-oriented pastors will revert to micromanagement when they do not trust the people around them.