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God Is a Greater Refuge Than We Can Fathom

A refuge and strength. An ever present help in times of trouble. A stronghold and fortress. These are just some of the ways that Psalm 46 describes our God. Its one thing to describe a place of refuge and protection when the skies are sunny and the bank account is full, but thats not whats happening in this psalm, where God is presented as a greater refuge than we can fathom. […]

Can You Effectively Disciple Remotely?

Many believers who want to continue to grow in Christ are looking forward to gathering face-to-face with others again. But in fact, I disciple...

Chris Hodges and the Self-Defeating Nature of Cancel Culture

The gospel offers a better way forward than cancel culture, as seen in the case of Chris Hodges.

The Churchs Role as a Prophetic Witness in a Post-Christian World

By studying John the Baptist, we can become a prophetic witness to the second coming of Christ in a post-Christian world.

Redefining Our Multisite Churches During the Pandemic

While the megachurch trend has begun to wane, the multisite model has been exploding. This is a testament to the effect that the “Three...

The Decision Whether or Not to Reopen the Church Is Not a Litmus Test of Faith

What does drinking have to do with reopening the church? Since this is already a divisive conversation, I will just go ahead and make it a bit more divisive with this real-life illustration. When I first became a pastor, it was common in some church ministry circles to hear conversations against the use (any use) […]

5 Ways to Build Strength During the Pandemic

As I pondered what to write for this article, I decided to turn from any attempt at being profound and go for the personal...

Keys for Developing a Personal Communication Plan for Your Church

The key to thriving in this season of uncertainty is sustaining communication.