Faith During Graduation Season
Students of all ages are preparing for graduation right now. Graduation ceremonies are more than just an acknowledgment of academic achievements. These ceremonies close one… Read More »Faith During Graduation Season
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8 Discipleship Mistakes to Avoid
Discipleship sounds like a good plan, but it’s not entirely bulletproof. Here a few things that have caused would-be disciple-makers to run aground. Inviting just… Read More »8 Discipleship Mistakes to Avoid
Cultivating accountability in any setting
Contextualized Accountability A word about accountability — it’s the key component that differentiates learning from discipleship. Anyone can throw out a bunch of good ideas… Read More »Cultivating accountability in any setting
Take the Basic Principles of Discipleship Online
To understand how to adapt our approach for present-day, we must, first, understand the core principles that we are adapting; The principles upon which discipleship… Read More »Take the Basic Principles of Discipleship Online
From Sacred Space to Sacred Spacing
As our churches closed and worship services were suspended during the pandemic, one of things Christians missed the most was sacred space. The church sanctuary… Read More »From Sacred Space to Sacred Spacing
Through the Wilderness
More than once, I’ve heard friends and colleagues describe 2020, and now 2021, as a wilderness. So much uncertainty, emotional, and physical suffering; every day… Read More »Through the Wilderness
Grow Attendance through Relationship
Even though we don’t like to admit it, numbers and analytics are an important part of a church leader’s life. We all want to reach… Read More »Grow Attendance through Relationship
Engage in Ministry Growth
Sometimes church leaders feel like they’re stuck in a rut. Laboring tirelessly week after week, month after month, they see the faithful continue to attend… Read More »Engage in Ministry Growth
Livestream from Home
Offering more online content was one of the results of COVID-19, but online services were only the beginning. Online Bible studies, worship nights, and youth… Read More »Livestream from Home
Pray More, Worry Less
As church staff members, it’s often very easy for us to tell others what the Bible says and what they should be doing as Christians,… Read More »Pray More, Worry Less
Entering “Phygital” Space
While churches are starting in-person worship services again, many parishioners remain uncomfortable attending. They prefer watching our online services from their own homes. Churches that… Read More »Entering “Phygital” Space
Three Keys to Building Trust and Credibility
As church leaders, we’ve studied and earned advanced degrees; we’ve attended many leadership classes, seminars, and conferences; and we’ve taught on the topic of leadership,… Read More »Three Keys to Building Trust and Credibility