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God is Good?

Last night in class we were discussing the theology of God’s nature and attributes, and an interesting question came up. What does it mean that...

When Fathers Run.

Not long ago, my wife and I stayed up late to watch a program that aired on a particular Christian network that was...

4 Signs You Still Don't Get It

There are some things that we just have to learn the hard way.

The Kind Of Leaders I Want/Need Around Me

Proverbs 16:13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth. Leaders MUST value people that are honest and speak the...

5 Considerations When Adding Structure to an Organization

I think there is value in unstructured growth. (I wrote about that HERE) As the organization grows, additions in structure have to be...

Christ vs Christian Culture

Has the culture surrounding our faith distracted us from the Christ-centered demands of the faith? Secular culture tells us one thing. Typically, the Bible teaches...

Chapter 3 Comes to an End

Let me tell you a little story about my friend Brian Davis. This story has four short chapters. Chapter 1 (1987-88): I worked with Brian...

Unstuck: God Uses Systems to Accomplish His Purposes

In an earlier post in this series, I shared how churches will fall into the trap of trying to use their same systems while...

Was Jesus Divine? Early Christian Perspectives – Interim Conclusions – Part 2

No matter how Jesus lived, no matter what he said or did, if he had simply died on a Roman cross like so...

4 Ways to Keep Easter Guests Coming Back

Retaining Easter visitors is a big challenge that requires a big plan.

Grow More Leaders: 5 Time-Tested Approaches

Five notable leaders offer their advice for training leaders.

Supporting Women in All Levels of Ministry?

Eugene Cho deals with the hot topic of women in leadership.

8 Reasons Why “Love Wins” is a Winner and Loser

Kary Oberbrunner offers a helpful critique of Love Wins.

A Major Worship Obstacle

Let the discrepancy between the words you’re singing and the life you’re living be an engine for repentance.

How Jesus Left a Legacy of Faith

Joel Osteen's Easter message points to our possibilities to leave a legacy.

Was the Last Supper a Day Earlier?

A professor and scientist claims he can prove that the Last Supper happened on Wednesday before the crucifixion, not Thursday as is usually observed.

Driscoll: No Second Chances After Death

Mark Driscoll offers insight about judgment and the afterlife and urges the church to make a decision today.

Highway to Hell

James MacDonald, Perry Noble and Mark Driscoll discuss the use of secular songs in worship.

7 Things We Do Not Need in a Leader

Pastor, we need a different kind of leadership from you.

‘Understanding Precedes Refutation’—Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference Is Curious

The Exiles in Babylon conference, which is an outgrowth of Preston Sprinkle's “Theology in the Raw” podcast, “aims to help believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.”

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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