In this journey of church planting, I have come to realize God hasn’t called me to sprint, but endure. His desire is not for us to grind it out in our strength, but to rely on His.
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6 Reasons to Take a Sabbatical
A sabbatical is biblical (remember Sabbath and Jubilee?) but it’s also practical. It delivers advantages that are hard to attain in any other way. So here are six reasons you should consider sabbatical.
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Are We Out of Step or Out of Touch?
There is a world of difference between being “out of step” and “out of touch.” If your church is merely “out of touch,” that isn’t faithfulness to the Gospel. That posture is one of ambivalence toward people Jesus died to save. So what are the indicators your church might be out of touch? Here are four questions to ask.
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‘Welcome Home’ Is Always Better Than ‘Where Have You Been?’
How do we become less like the prodigal son’s older brother and more like the father? How can we create communities in our homes and churches that celebrate when someone comes home?
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10 Ways to Comfort a Grieving Person
Often, we have good intentions, but don’t know exactly what to do or say to someone enduring grief and loss.
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7 Church Membership Land Mines to Dodge
The churches and leaders who prepare can navigate the potential membership land mines and come out on the other side relatively unscathed.
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