Idea Starter: Equip Your Church to Talk Christ With Nonbelievers

Offer your church members some free apologetics training, so they’re better equipped to effectively share the message of Christ with their unbelieving friends and family. Try How to Share Your Faith, a four-session curriculum. Online: HowToShareYourFaith.com

James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough

If our churches’ equipping efforts stop at ‘learn, repeat,’ essentially, we are training parrots.

Kyle Strobel: Power in Weakness

“Christians should become powerful Christians. But it’s only ever a power made perfect in our weakness, and it’s only ever a power that comes from God.”

Gospel-Centered Parenting

The newness that comes as a result of new birth in Christ trickles down into every area of life, including our parenting.