Books

Food for Thought

Shepherding the church has been and always will be theological at root.

When You Don’t Want to Read the Bible

You were ultimately made to respond to God’s heart. You were made to know the voice of the Good Shepherd, to lean on his care, to depend on his provisions, to trust in his protection. You were made to come running when your Father calls you home to sit at his table!

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

3 Warning Signs Your Church Might Be in Decline

Every church that has declined has had a mission, but they failed to follow it.

Leaders as Shepherds, Servants and Stewards

The reality of the unreached makes the need for leader development exceedingly acute and exposes the dire consequences of not having well-formed leaders.

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.

Maybe Their Path to See God’s Glory Is Just Different From Mine

Friend, we are all on a journey. God is with us. God is for us. God really can be trusted. But how He leads us and where He leads us will always be a bit of a mystery.

The Challenge of Helping Couples in Conflict

Change comes when individuals focus less on their partner, explore how they themselves contribute to marital problems, and attempt to change their own behavior.

5 Ways to See Potential in Church Decline

It takes time to rebound from decline. Unless a major scandal sunk the church overnight, a slow, steady decline happens to most churches.

Can This Person Really Be Trusted?

How can you know that someone who has broken your trust is now at a place to be responsible with your trust? It will take time.

Angels and Jacob

When there are angels, something exciting happens. They are not casual acquaintances.