3 Keys to Participating With God
As Christians, we do not have to wonder if God is with us. The question is just how aware we are of him, not whether or not he is there.
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Churchgoers and Deconstruction
Similarly, younger pastors, those 18-44, are the most likely to say they’re very familiar with deconstruction (36%), while pastors 65 and older are the least likely to possess that same level of familiarity (12%).
Leading Local: What Life Is Like Serving Smaller Congregations
What we have in our hands is enough for what God has called us to do. And if God wants us to do more, then he will put more in our hands.Aaron Tinch. This article explores the realities of serving smaller congregations.
Coming Back From Decline to Church Spiritual Growth
You must focus not on what is missing but instead on what matters: the person in front of you and the community that needs your church to experience church spiritual growth from decline.
21 Nuggets of Ministry Wisdom From Trial and (Lots of) Error
Preachers, Bible teachers, and those who work with youth and children will gain valuable ministry wisdom that won't be fully recognized until they get to Glory.
You Can Recognize False Prophets By Their Fruit
If there is any lesson we can pull from church history, it is to draw a clearer line between the activity of God and the virtue (or lack thereof) of men and women, especially when trying to recognize false prophets by their fruit.
What Sustains Our Courage as Christians?
Three characteristics of courage from Daniel 3 and what they teach us about trusting God in the midst of fearful circumstances.
How to Develop Fervency and Compassion in Your Prayer Life
I needed divine help to motivate my prayer life. I discovered that we must first confess the following truth, as unflattering as it is: Lord, I confess that in and of myself, I do not really care about anybody but myself. Developing fervency and compassion in prayer requires acknowledging this self-centeredness.
5 Tips on Improving Active Listening Skills
Active listening skills are a communication technique used in counseling, training, and conflict resolution. It requires that the listener fully concentrate, understand, respond and then remember what is being said.
