5 Benefits of Church Planting with the End In Mind

Few things are more fun and satisfying to me than demolition work. I recently tore out a wall to begin remodeling our kitchen. I...

Impatience Is a Battle and Here Is How to Win

Everyone has a private battle.  Sometimes our biggest battle is beneath the surface.  For me, it is impatience. I feel like every problem can be...

Pursuing a Future Shaped In Gospel Unity

In part 1 of this series I discussed our doubly historic moment. “But Doug,” you might ask, “why are you bringing this up? Why does all...

How Do I Trust God When It Seems He Didn’t Come Through?

Trust is like a staff you can lean on as you journey uphill with Me.If you are trusting in Me consistently,the staff will bear...

Diversity of Thought Is Mission Critical

This blog begins a 3-part series we’re releasing on disability diversity by guest author, Tracy Minish. Tracy has worked at NASA for over 36...

How to Structure Your Org Chart for Success In 2021

COVID has moved church online. Before the pandemic, only a small percentage of Protestant churches were streaming their services online, and now it’s nearly...

4 Benefits of the Church Gathering Outdoors

Gathering for corporate worship during a global pandemic has proved challenging for Christians everywhere. Many of us have traded our temperature-controlled auditoriums with cushioned...

4 Important Reminders of How to Walk with God

We all forget.  I have to set reminders and notifications for everything:  meetings, calls, appointments, events, personal duties…almost to BREATHE!  In today’s world, we can...

3 Tips for Church Planters on Taking Criticism

Church planters are targets for constant criticism. We’re pastoring in an era of echo chambers, consumerism, and confirmation bias. Our decisions for our churches...

Talk to God About Your Struggles

“Whenever you are tempted to grumble,come to Me and talk it out. As you open up to Me,I will put My thoughts in your...
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The Chrino: Christian In Name Only

Nearly seven out of ten (69%, Cultural Research Center) of American adults self-identify as a Christian. With an adult population (18 years and older)...

5 Tips for Leading Effective Meetings

What do you think of when you think of a business meeting? Is it a time to be productive? Or is it a time...

Sometimes We Lead; Sometimes We Follow.

That the leaders led in Israel, and that the people volunteered, O bless the Lord.  (Judges 5:2) No one is a leader all the time...