Church

4 Subtle Signs of Toxic Positivity in the Church

Lead by example in showing vulnerability and reliance on God’s strength, especially in times of weakness.

The Basics: The Purpose of the Sermon

I have heard many sermons—three or four a week now, plus my own—where I want to say, at the end, “That’s true!” Or, “I get it!”

Prepare Your Church Facility for Winter Today

Even if your building is located in a warmer climate, you still need to prepare for the unexpected—as we have seen with the polar vortex freeze events in recent years.

The Worlds of the Preacher

Scott Gibson: Navigating Biblical, Cultural and Personal Contexts

Faithfulness Is Winning in the Kingdom of God

The way that God defines success should liberate us to rest in his grace.

The New Copernicans

David John Seel Jr.: Millennials and the Survival of the Church

There Is No Substitute for Authenticity

In a world of fakes, Millennials can help you stay authentic.

What on Earth Is a Messy Church?

You like the idea of community, but where do you start?

The Change We Want to See

"Principled, ethical, incarnational life will reside somewhere between a riot and a cup of tea—that is, between separation and compromise."

To Alter Your World

Partnering with God to Rebirth Our Communities

When Opposites Attack

"Ruptures happen when the sense of connection in a relationship is broken—like when an electrical pathway is short-circuited."