7 costs to being an evangelistic leader
Why has the topic of evangelism grown strangely quiet?
Finding results in the midst of frustration
Am I making an impact?
How do you determine right from wrong?
What was considered abhorrent a generation ago is now widely accepted.
How to embrace grief and survive
Grieving is not something most people gravitate toward, but it is a powerful tool God uses.
Are you ready for heaven?
“You won’t survive. Are you ready to leave?” How would you answer this question?
Calling Steve Jobs: “I can’t figure out this smartphone”
You have to admit that the smartphone you carry everywhere affects mind and body as well as moral and ethical considerations of us all.
5 discipleship attributes
How can you recognize a disciple of Jesus Christ?
Warming up for leadership
Do you need to do some “stretching” before you lead? It might save you from being sidelined with some troubling injuries.
A leader’s call to prayer
It’s time for all pastors and church leaders to cry out to God with a sense of desperation.
How to find renewal during the busy months
Sometimes your schedule doesn't slow down—especially as a pastor. Here are tips to refresh yourself in the middle of a hectic calendar.
5 leadership tips from fatherhood
Being the dad of 16-year-old triplets has been the adventure of a lifetime. It's also been a great teacher.
7 characteristics of a lazy person
The following characteristics help distinguish between appropriate ambition and downright laziness.
I call it heresy
What is this heresy and what can we do about it?
Searching for perfect in the workplace
Is that realistic? How many people love everything about their job?
4 more reasons your job matters to God
We are created in the image of God. And God works! The Lord designed us also to be productive.
Exploring the newness people crave
People usually sense a need for change immediately prior to the point of spiritual transformation. If God intends spiritual reconnection to be a reaction to crises, then how do we help people in the midst of crisis?
How spiritual transformation (conversion) is pivotal in ministry balance
Transformation is not an optional prescription for the church, but pivotal upon which God intends the other ministry aspects to be built and balanced.
The power of a name
Names can indicate character or destiny. They project parents’ fondest hopes and dreams for their sons and daughters.
7 essentials for shepherding your people to grow spiritually
Whether you serve as a small group leader, Sunday school teacher, or any other shepherding role, you are in the most strategic position in the church to effect real, lasting life change and spiritual growth.
Book review: Wise Guys
Kent Evans’ book, Wise Guys, is a refreshing, unique and multi-layered book.
