Traditional apologetics involves intellectual arguments for evidence of God’s existence. But not all objections to Christianity are about its reality. Read More »
Pastors
3 Ministry Lessons from a Pastor’s Personal Trauma
2020 feels like a long nightmare we’re hoping to wake from. The despair of trauma has been a familiar companion. But here’s where God is showing strong. Read More »
Are You Exploiting Your Church?
The church doesn’t exist for the pastor. She exists to make the wisdom of God manifest in the world. A pastor can’t exalt God while making much of himself. Read More »
4 Reasons Pastoral Soul Care Is a Ministry Strategy
At this point in the pandemic, pastors are weary. The real underlying challenge is ministry fatigue, which can be mitigated by consistent soul care. Read More »
3 Ways Your ‘Church Hurt’ Isn’t Being Wasted
It’s comforting to know we’re not alone in suffering pain as pastors, but let’s be honest: Knowing every pastor on earth has hurt doesn’t make it hurt less. Read More »
5 Principles for Effective Sermon Consumption
Letting the sound waves of a preacher’s voice enter your ear canal falls short of not only what could be enjoyed, but what should be expected. Read More »
Diagnosing Your Church’s Discipleship Problem
Our circumstances invite the church to embody the depth and substance of the Christian faith, not a shallow spirituality that appeals to the masses. Read More »
Your Greatest Ministry Saboteur
From time to time, pastors and their ministry will be undermined. But the greatest enemy to your ministry is not other people who are out to get you. Read More »
5 Sight Lines for a Better View of Acts
As we study and teach the book of Acts, these five sight lines will go a long way in helping us view the panoramic picture of the church Luke has recorded. Read More »
5 Strategies for Training People to Listen to Sermons
Listening goes beyond sound waves penetrating the ear drum. Distractions are harmful, preparation is necessary, and hearing is a spiritual responsibility. Read More »