I don't know about you, but I want to be part of leading a ministry that's on the move. I want to be part of leading a ministry that's being used by God to change the world around me. So, what do you do when it seems like your ministry isn't going anywhere? What do you do when your … [Read More...]
Grace. What Does it Really Mean?
The Greek word for grace is charis, and there’s no question of its importance in biblical theology. Charis appears 116 times in the New Testament. There’s a lot about grace in … [Read More...]
Is God Opposed to My People-Pleasing?
People-Pleasing. A loaded term; pregnant with meaning and clothed with irony. People-pleasing in our culture is most often understood as a desire to gain the approval or … [Read More...]
Real Freedom
As we celebrate Independence Day with Family and Friends, may we remember “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Corinthians 3:17, CSB). May we always walk confidently in the freedom Jesus gives! … [Read More...]
Does Technology Help Us or Hurt Us When Discipling Young Adults?
Words like Bible study, memorization, fasting, prayer, and solitude are synonymous with the process of discipleship. You can’t grow as a disciple of Jesus without intentionally spending time in God’s Word and developing spiritual disciplines that help you submit to His Kingdom and ways. Though … [Read More...]
Major Points from Minor Prophets
Kevin has eyes that never dim. They can’t. They’re too full of light and hope and passion. Come to think of it, so are Sarah’s and Brad’s and Caitlyn’s and Mitch’s, and the list goes on. Each one is unique in their dreams and ideas. Each one is a bright light in a world of dark people. It’s … [Read More...]
Making a Case for Your Use of the Wheel
In the 1930’s, a 22-year-old sailor who was on fire for Christ had an idea for an illustration that would enable him to teach others the basics of this faith that he had come to grip so tightly. Dawson Trotman would come up with the beginning version of what is now known as “The Wheel of the … [Read More...]
How Do We Teach College Students to Share the Gospel?
"For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16, CSB) Recently when a number of college students were asked to share the gospel, they struggled to do so. These students are leaders of … [Read More...]
4 Reasons to Take a Break and Give Thanks in Ministry
For some ministry leaders, summer is a season of rest and recovery from a crazy year, as well as a time of envisioning what could be in the year to come. Though there are still opportunities for ministry, there is also the possibility you’ll have a chance to take a minute to breathe. When that … [Read More...]