Next Generation Evangelism: 6 Necessary Shifts
To meaningfully engage the next generation, we must shift our thinking in these key ways.
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Don’t Resign on a Monday
Storms are almost always temporary. Sure, they can be intense. The winds can be tornadic, but even the most violent storm passes. And, no storm is ever outside the control of the Creator who loves you. Hold on to that truth today.
7 Pivotal Church Planter Insights for Leaders
When I was a new church planter, we ran from anyone who had any church affiliation. They werent our target. We didnt want to offend other churches. In doing so, we robbed ourselves of potential leaders and kept some people from following the ministry God had laid on their heart. Gaining valuable church planter insights can prevent these pitfalls.
Assurance of Knowing You Are Saved
Salvation comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. There is no other way. We arent saved because we deserve it, because God owes us something, or because someone in our family took us to church. We are saved through faith, and it's important to know you are saved.
Leader, Prepare for Spiritual Battle
Your love for God, worship, and consistent prayer life are your best investment for the spiritual battles that may come your way as a spiritual battle leader.
One Surprising Cause for Declining Church Numbers: Stopped Believing Religion Teachings
There are two alarming data points in our studies. First, churches are rapidly abandoning evangelism. Second, church members are steadily denying the essentials of the Christian faith because they stopped believing religion teachings.
Rise and Lead
Do not settle for longing for the past or even managing what is now. Instead, rise and lead.
Why We Are ALL Missionaries
We once thought ourselves a religious majority, but we are now a convictional minority. We've got to shift our thinking.
Who’s Following You? Howard Hendricks Discipleship
Howard Hendricks was good at emphasizing the simplicity of the message he wanted to express. Jeanne, his wife, relates that he said all he wanted to do was teach the Bible to men who lacked understanding. This essence of Howard Hendricks discipleship is key to understanding his approach.
Alan Noble: Loving by Living with Anxiety
To follow Christ is to die to self. And when youre suffering mentally, dying to self looks like choosing to live, which is ironic, but there it is. Its choosing to embrace life and not to despair, especially when loving by living with anxiety.
