Take heart. The enemy’s roar is but a whisper in the presence of our mighty God. Do you often feel stuck battling the same fears, temptations, lies, and doubts, wondering if you’ll ever overcome them? Does it seem as if you’re in that battle alone? Author Judy Dunagan has been there. In The Loudest Roar, you’ll marvel at … Read more…
Todos somos discipulados. La verdadera pregunta es: ¿Qué nos está discipulando? La mayoría de los cristianos hoy en día son discipulados por medios populares, eventos ostentosos y teología tradicional porque las iglesias han descuidado su responsabilidad de hacer discípulos. Pero la iglesia no es una plataforma sec… Read more…
Siguiendo el patrón encontrado en la Escritura, este libro explica cómo hacer discípulos en el contexto de la iglesia local y nos enseña a cultivar una normalización del discipulado en todas las áreas de la iglesia, tales como el evangelismo, la disciplina, el liderazgo, etc. Con contribuciones de eruditos hispanos como Mi… Read more…
A church without discipleship is just a gathering. It is an important distinction that many pastors and leaders have known for years. In leading their churches well, pastors have provided a trustworthy curriculum, enlisted gifted teachers, and have made sure to offer times for members to gather and fellowship with each other. However, amid all these gatherin… Read more…
If you truly want to grow in everything God made you to be, you owe it to yourself to read this book.You joined your church because of its intensity for God. Like no other place, it’s helped you discover the meaning of obedience. If there’s one problem, it’s the confusion that sometimes comes from your own carnal thinking. But God has given… Read more…
Working with volunteers can be a rewarding and exciting experience—for them as well as for those who recruit, train, and maintain their services. However, if church leaders are honest, they know there are times that it can be frustrating. They know that volunteers are essential, vital to creating growth and new ministries, and are the key to introducin… Read more…
Master the craft of effective communication that grabs attention and wins hearts.Like everyone else, preachers long to be understood. Unfortunately, the rules first learned in seminary, if misapplied, can quickly turn homiletic precision into listener boredom.To capture heart and mind, authors Mark Galli and Craig Larson suggest preachers turn to the lessons… Read more…
Many Christian leaders use their fame and influence to great effect. Whether that popularity resides at the local church level or represents national or international influence, many leaders have effectively said to their followers, "Follow me as I follow Christ." But fame that is cultivated for its own sake, without attendant spiritual maturity and proper a… Read more…
Dane Ortlund Explains That Hell Is Indeed Real, but Hope Comes through Jesus Christ
When individuals talk about an afterlife, they often talk about heaven and avoid any mention of hell. The idea of hell is uncomfortable and most people prefer to not discuss… Read more…
Practical Insight into Finding a Healthy Church
Looking for a new church can feel overwhelming, and it's often difficult to know what aspects to prioritize. In this addition to the Church Questions series, Alex Duke provides criteria on what to look f… Read more…
The Sacred Duty and Delight of Handling the Word of God
In order to understand, appreciate, and faithfully preach the word of God, pastors must discern the literary nature of the Bible. Instead of just acknowledging the various genres of Scripture, pastors … Read more…
As a coach and mentor to hundreds of pastors, Chris Sonksen has had a front-row seat to the unfortunate outcomes when a team member begins to drift from the vision of the church and the leader they serve. But the good news is, these situations never come out of left field. There are always warning signs that, if heeded, allow church leaders to rise to the ch… Read more…