Don’t Give Up, Saints: Encouragement from a Washington, D.c. Pastor

Capitol Hill is my home. It is the neighborhood God called us to just over a decade ago. Over the past ten years, we...

4 Practices for Church Planters’ Wives with Discouraged Husbands

My shoulders shook as I quietly sobbed in my laundry room. I texted my two best friends with the door closed: Can you please pray...

The Art of Substitution

Make Me central in your consciousness by praying continually:simple, short prayers flowing out of the present moment. Jesus Calling, February 22 What had started as a pleasant evening...

4 Common Mistakes Church Planters Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Church planters make mistakes. Every one of us could share a long list of things we’d do differently if we could go back and...

5 Tips for Developing Your Church Plant’s Worship Team

A worship leader’s job is to get people singing of the goodness of the Lord. God’s people have much to celebrate, so lifting our voices...

First Steps to Faith

I care as much about your tiny trust-steps through daily lifeas about your dramatic leaps of faith. You may think that no one notices,...

Growing Elders for Your Church Plant: a Gradual Strategy

Many churches create a culture that revolves around their pastor. He’s expected to preach all sermons, mediate every dispute, oversee each program, and generally...

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...

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...
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The Future of Preaching

Written by: Adam Sinnett  Adam Sinnett is the lead pastor of Downtown Cornerstone Church in Seattle, Washington. This following content was originally published on Acts 29’s website,...

4 Ways to Be an Emotionally Supportive Leader

Your team desires a leader who goes beyond the expectations of a leader. They want someone who cares, seeks the emotional well-being of their...

Pastor, Your Audience Is Always Changing

Al Maury pulled the old beat-up Volkswagen bus into the bank parking lot on Decatur Street and killed the engine.  As the six seminary students...