Books

Avoid the ‘Fixing Trap’

Jesus didn’t come to fix us from afar. He came to walk with us.

How the Church Can Take the Lead in Suicide Prevention

"The church is for the broken. A church without the broken is a broken church."

How to Overcome Betrayal Trauma in Ministry

With their friends’ departures, pastors have had to recalibrate the very real cost of spiritual intimacy in doing life together.

Warning Signs of Church Decline: Three Indicators Your Church Might Be in Trouble

Warning signs of church decline reveal that 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, with leaders as shepherds guiding God’s people.

Winter Preparation for Church: Prepare Your Facility Today

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

Embracing the Path to See God’s Glory When Journeys Differ

Friend, we are all on a journey. The Path to See God's Glory may look different for each of us, and that's okay.

The Challenge of Helping Couples in Conflict: A Practical Guide

Change comes when individuals focus less on their partner and, through self-reflection, begins to implement strategies for helping couples in conflict by changing their own behavior.

5 Ways to See Potential in Church Decline

It takes time to rebound from decline. In the face of potential in church decline, a slow, steady rebound happens to most churches.

Can This Person Really Be Trusted? Rebuilding Trust

How can you know that someone who has broken your trust is now at a place to be responsible with your trust? Rebuilding trust takes time and deliberate discernment.

Angels and Jacob

When there are Angels and Jacob, something exciting happens. They are not casual acquaintances.