Disaster Relief

5 Ways to Get Involved in Disaster Relief

"When it comes to disaster relief, don't follow your heart, follow the direction of those already engaged."
speaking in tongues

Why We All Should Care More About Speaking in Tongues

The subject of speaking in tongues is perhaps one of the most misunderstood and controversial topics found in the Bible. It is not my intent to settle everything here, but to point to what every Christian should embrace.
what is worship

Worship as the Ultimate Act

What is worship, really? I’ve heard it said that “worship matters most”—seemingly a bit of a strong statement. But the question is: Is it true, and if so, why?
Charlottesville

#Charlottesville, the Christian Response, and Your Church’s Call

"For us, this is not about politics or free speech. It is about evil and the gospel that defeats it. The time to stand up—and speak up—is now."
Kick-Starting the Plateaued & Declining Church: Part 2

Kick-Starting the Plateaued & Declining Church: Part 2

We are working from the premise that leadership is as leadership does.
Kick-Starting the Plateaued & Declining Church

Kick-Starting the Plateaued & Declining Church

When kick-starting a plateaued or declining church, several things will help to prime the pump and begin the process of revitalization.
Effectively Reaching Young Adults

Effectively Reaching Young Adults

Young adults are trying to connect and will make a lasting connection wherever they can find belonging.
Why Pastors Need Networks

Why Pastors Need Networks

Ultimately, we all need to be on a team with other people.
Do Not Plant or Pastor a Church in Your Head

Do Not Plant or Pastor a Church in Your Head

We need a vision for the people before we develop a vision for a particular model of church.
The Danger and Necessity of Contextualization

The Danger and Necessity of Contextualization

Evangelicals tend to believe that we don’t change the gospel because we don’t own the gospel. We don’t change or alter the gospel because the gospel is history.