Imagine if we were all transformational leaders
At the end of the day, it’s not only about transforming a culture, church or denomination. It’s about people.
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Your church is surviving — now what?
What does church revitalization look like as a result of the pandemic?
Trash piles and blessings
The number of people in the seats for Sunday service is not the only measure for success in reaching a community.
Ministry metamorphosis
Sometimes the Holy Spirit transforms a life instantly. Other times, it happens a little at a time.
Life is sacred
The reason why brutality upsets humanity, ignites passion of protest, of standing together opposing crimes against humanity, is because life is sacred.
Change I can make
A more perfect union isn’t limited to Washington. It can start right where we are.
Is the movie theater dead?
The pandemic has forced watching movies in theaters to adapt. Churches are having to do the same.
Antiracism work is gospel work
The world is watching to see if our gospel is big enough to address racism.
Who’s in your inner circle?
A lesson on praying bold, specific prayers and expecting God to answer.
Go towards the pain
What does it look like to go towards the pain? It looks like freedom, healing and resurrection. And, I believe, it looks a lot like Jesus.
Macro-discipleship: intentionally communicating Christ to others
How do we intentionally seek how, who, where and what to communicate as we make disciples?
Train up a child in the way he should go
I tell you, children and youth ministry workers, you have a special ministry.
We are a kingdom people
2020 is drawing to a close. What will 2021 be like?
More than twinkling lights
As twinkling lights brighten the winding streets after dark, the idea of Christmas is alive and well in my city. However, the understanding of its true meaning is not.
Blue Christmas
Jesus shines in the darkness. Allow him to come into your pain and struggle and provide you with a hope that the darkness cannot overcome.
A good attitude leads to better communication
Why settle for turning over a new leaf, when you can renew your mind?
The myths of friendship evangelism
Followers of Jesus were never meant to lure in the fish only by inviting them to church.
A place for Jesus
Have I prepared a place for Jesus in my own heart?
Bright future ahead
The post-COVID future can be bright because each of us can choose to make it so.
How earthquakes have changed our church
The physical foundation of Thomas and Sharon’s house was already intact, and now their spiritual one has started to change significantly.
May awe draw you forward
My fear of the responsibility of the call and my inadequacies lessened in comparison to my fear of displeasing the Lord.
Missionaries sent (back to the USA)
The farther one gets from his or her home culture, the easier it becomes to link arms with others in the global church.
Wanted by God
I had tried so many different things in life, but nothing seemed to fill that God-shaped void.
Five insights from 50 years of ministry
This October, during Pastor Appreciation Month, let’s be quick to celebrate the service of the men and women who so faithfully and humbly lead in their ministries each day.
