Reading Time: 4 minutesFull disclosure: I love my small group. We have fun together, we pray, we share concerns, we talk about issues, we have moments of great transparency. We care for each … Read More
When Your Identity is Tied to Your Ministry
Reading Time: 3 minutesIs it possible that you are tying your identity to the rise and fall of your ministry’s success? Your women’s bible study numbers are not what they were last fall. … Read More
Sticking to Your Word-Focused New Year’s Resolution
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe importance of the Word for the child of God cannot be overstated. It is the means of cultivating and growing your relationship with God. Undoubtedly, it is the number … Read More
When Theological Systems Become Idols
Reading Time: 5 minutesCo-Authored by Scott Foreman and Travis Jamieson You’ve heard the terms and you’ve undoubtedly heard the arguments. There’s the Amillennialists. There’s the Postmillennialists. There’s the pre, mid, posttribulationists, and suddenly … Read More
Can Your Tween or Teen Handle Social Media?
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s a tough question: “When do I know if my child is ready to navigate the fun but also the dangers that accompany social media?” As our kids engage further … Read More
Into the New Year: 5 Questions About You and Your Church
Reading Time: 2 minutesI think it’d be safe to say that most Christians would see their church as being an important part of their spiritual journey. But I wonder if we really understand, from … Read More
When A Believer Has Convictions/Opinions Different Than Yours
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the New Testament spiritual maturity is often seen in how I handle myself and act towards others who have differing opinions from me. At times we treat our opinions as … Read More
Free Tool: The Pursuit of Intentional Interaction
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere’s a few things that I want to focus on in 2016 – one of them is being intentional in my interactions with people that I want to stay connected … Read More
THE FIVE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A CHURCH YOUTH GROUP
Reading Time: 3 minutesDuring my teen years I attended a great church that had a visionary Pastoral team. My youth pastor was an exceptional guy. Principle driven. Compassionate. No nonsense. Fun. Almost all … Read More
The ONLY Question You Need To Ask To Know If You’re Going To Heaven
Reading Time: 2 minutesHaving worked with college students for about 20 years now – I’ve noticed an interesting similarity among them. At some point they doubt their salvation. Now – as I talk … Read More