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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.

Scott Evans: Screen Episodes of ‘The Chosen’

You can encourage people to dig into the biblical stories behind what’s shown on screen, in "The Chosen," through a free sermon series and downloadable discussion guides for small groups.

3 Reasons to Be Gentle

The Christian is to be a gentle person, but that’s a hard thing, isn’t it? Especially when things aren’t going your way and the temptation is to be angry. Hurt. Entitled. Bitter.

Following the Early Church Model to a Fault

The early church model examines how the church met in homes because they had no choice.

What Effective Evangelism Is Not

When we ask church members if their churches are evangelistic, we often hear that growth is happening, yet we must discern what effective evangelism really looks like and what it is not.

Why Christians Don’t Share the Gospel

When it comes to evangelism, we must face our fears, count the cost, trust the Holy Spirit, and then open our mouths to “declare it fearlessly,” as we should.

Budgeting for Economic Times: A Pastor’s Guide to Planning 2025 Church Budget

Charitable giving is on the rise in the United States, but churches are receiving a smaller and smaller portion. Budgeting for Economic Times requires prudent forecasting.

God’s Promises About Heaven

"There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. Promises about Heaven await those who trust in Christ." (John 14:2).

Be Present as a Leader

Leading in person can form a stronger team and culture.