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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.

The Best Leaders Have These 7 Traits

I’ve been blessed with good role models. And I have had some leaders who were not so good. Such as the guy who threw my sales book at me across the room. Or the one who criticized me for something literally every week.

Praying Scripture Word

When our prayers are empowered by Scripture, Praying Scripture often arises most naturally when we have already read, memorized, and deeply considered a passage.

Reignite the Passion for Women Bible Teachers

Let’s embrace lifelong learning, cultivate a heart for discipleship, and ignite a fire for women Bible teachers to study and share the transformative power of Scripture.

What’s Your Personal Approach to Evangelism?

My wife’s style was more relational. She built relationships over time and introduced Jesus to people more slowly. This article explores a personal approach to evangelism and how both direct and relational styles can work.

Annual Church Budget: A Road Map for the Coming Year

Pray through every line item in the annual church budget: we should not expect God to work through the budget unless it gets special attention through prayer.

Seeking God’s Timing Every Time

Recognizing that there is "a time for everything under heaven" encourages us to seek God's timing in all aspects of life.

8 Risks of a ‘Pick-and-Choose’ Christianity

We miss things that we need for our spiritual walk. It’s easy to choose to do the things we like doing in our Christianity; what’s tough is choosing the things that most convict and challenge our souls.

Preserve the Status Quo or Grow? Growth Mindset

Rather than the policies serving the organization, a growth mindset shifts focus toward healthier growth.