Ten Things That You Won’t Hear From Your Missionary
Here is what your missionaries will not tell you in their newsletters or at your church mission conference. Here is a little of the dark side of missions.
Joe Holman
Be one. Build many.
Joe Holman
Dennis Fletcher Transformational Teaching – Part 2 – Video
Part two of our new video course on building your life and teaching!
Malcolm Webber
The Question to Stop Asking Your People
How can I help you? On face value it appears to be a great question which explains why it’s one that’s also so commonly used within church leadership or management strategy: it seems to be servant-hearted, empowering and supportive. However, the reality is that this question is something of a foolish wolf in sheepish disguise.
Nick Franks
Community Is Essential to Building Leaders! Here’s How You Can Activate Transformational Communities.
The most effective leader development efforts are conducted within a living community of people in which the emerging leaders function and participate.
Malcolm Webber
Seven Essential Priorities for Your Physical Health
As Christian leaders in God’s house, I hope these seven essential priorities help you to make the improvements that are within your power to make. God knows, we need healthier, stronger, leaner, more flexible leaders who can stay the course! You can absolutely improve your health!
Nick Franks
Encouragement for Suffering Saints: 1 Peter 1:1-9 – Part 3
Listen to our new episode of In the Word with Malcolm Webber!
Malcolm Webber
The Goal of Gratitude
Like the commands in Scripture to love, forgive and serve, the instruction to give thanks does not depend on one’s feelings. It is something we are called to do whether we feel like it or not. In this way gratitude is a discipline.
Skye Jethani
Faith Walk
Reflection can be tough. Even though I had a great year, there are challenges I face daily. I have to make daily decisions to overcome my fears of abandonment and broken trust.
Alex Anderson
A Design for Participating in the Life of the Local Church
Do you struggle to participate in the life of the local church? This holistic design will help.
Malcolm Webber
Loosen the Ropes
Boss: "I wish my people would take more initiative, be more creative, get outside the box." Employee: "I wish my boss would turn me loose, untie my hands, let me show what I can do."
Corey Olynik
9 Questions to Determine if You’re a Christian Leader
Many of us find ourselves in leadership positions, but we wonder sometimes if we’re really leading. And, frankly, sometimes there are folks around us who also wonder if we’re leading. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to see if you’re really leading as a Christian leader.
Chuck Lawless
A Little Boy and the Septillion Stars
So, how big is the whole universe? Astronomers calculate that the edge of the observable universe is about 46.5 billion light years away. Does it make you feel small? Yes?! Though we are so small, still God can use any of us to lead others in accomplishing His great plan.
Jim Brenneman
Encouragement for Suffering Saints: 1 Peter 1:1-9 – Part 2
Listen to our new episode of In the Word with Malcolm Webber!
Malcolm Webber
Who Stole My Towel?
Currents not founded in Christ flow around us, pulling and pushing at our thoughts and attitudes. It is not the intent of the drifter to be carried away, but the consequence of not recognizing the presence and effects of currents.
William Frisbie
The Velveteen Leader
Would I go back to my first day as a pastor? I was pondering this the other day. After much thought, I concluded, Absolutely not. I wouldn’t go back if I could. I have learned a lot. The scars have taught me to walk closer with Jesus. I’ve seen enough of my weaknesses to not be surprised by them anymore.
Alan Briggs
Conditions and Events of the Last Days (from Things to Come)
What will the “Last Days” look like, according to the Bible? Find out in this excerpt from Things to Come by Malcolm Webber!
Malcolm Webber
This is Why I Paint
Creating has always been second nature to me. It is a treasured bond that I share with my dad. As I have grown older, creating art has also become a way for me to connect with my heavenly Father.
Carrie Beachey
You’re Growing Oaks, Not Cabbages: Building Leaders Takes Time
Building leaders is not a quick process, by any means. We need to be prepared for the amount of time it takes transformation to occur.
Malcolm Webber
God Will Not Overlook What You Have Done For Him
Everyone gets down sometimes and feels like they aren’t valued and that they don’t matter. The thing is, you DO matter. You ARE valued. Very much so!
Dionna Sanchez