Most of us are called by God to live in our moment as He did Esther, but our calling might be to the small moments and not the grand gestures. Read More »
Articles
7 Steps to Get COVID-Concerned Churchgoers Back
There’s no foolproof method to bring everyone back—especially while the pandemic poses a life-threatening danger—but there are some steps church can take that may encourage wary members to return. Read More »
4 Ideas for Holiday Outreach During a Pandemic
The pandemic has forced many churches to cancel or modify seasonal outreach events. Here are creative ways to reach out—with minimal contact. Read More »
3 Practices for Election Day Winners and Losers
No election result holds the gospel hostage, steals our peace, upends our calling in Christ, or changes our kingdom citizenship. Read More »
3 Things Americans Want From Pastors This Election (And One Thing They Don’t)
In anticipation of a potentially volatile election day, many Americans are looking to hear from religious leaders. Read More »
3 Ways to Create Excitement for Evangelism in Your Church
The voiced enthusiasm of the pastor is necessary to get a church to take action toward an initiative—especially when it comes to evangelism. Read More »
3 Pain Points of Small-Town Ministry—and How to Grow Through Them
One benefit of a small town is knowing many people and seeing them often. But that often means it’s harder to avoid ministry hurts. Read More »
The Ministry Fear Seizing Church Leaders Right Now
Church leaders can fall into the dangerous trap of comparing everything their ministry does with what other ministries are doing. Read More »
Is the Church Being Influenced by the World or Influencing the World?
We’ve abdicated our gospel witness for political jargon and sharp tongues, closing our doors and hearts to those who are different from us. Read More »
The Enneagram: A Tool the Church Must Only Use Wisely
There are powerful lessons to be gleaned from the Enneagram. But are we placing too much stake in this tool? Read More »