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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.

7 Questions for Community Engagement

Does your church have a front porch, and other questions to ask yourself

Course Corrections for Life and Ministry

Wisdom and insight gained from 40 years of prayer and listening to God

Stop Talking Yourself Out of Evangelism

"'Preach the gospel; when necessary, use words'; is a lot like saying, 'Feed the hungry; when necessary, use food.'"

Outreach vs. Evangelism: How to Tell the Difference

"We must not confuse outreach with evangelism."

3 Crucial Principles of Discipleship

Brad Powell: "There is no 'best model' for making disciples. Don't believe anyone who tells you otherwise."

Soulfires: The Make Good

"Joseph's heart called out, 'If you look down and see something in me that you still want, please save me, and I will give you my life.'"

Why the Metric for Love Is Sacrifice

"Our culture’s concept of love is primarily self-driven and pleasure-seeking. Jesus’ love expects and anticipates sacrifice."

Networking for Comeback: 3 Steps Toward Restoration

Ed Stetzer: “To see a better future, we often need to broaden our ministry horizon.”