Have you found yourself recently comparing yourself to another pastor, or comparing your ministry context to a place where the “grass seems greener?” We compare attendance, financial resources, [...]
A foundational truth of systems thinking is that every system is perfectly designed for the outcomes it produces. This is true in people and organizations, including churches. On today’s [...]
Referencing Daniel Im’s book, No Silver Bullets, Chad Farrand teaches us that discipleship is not a destination but a direction. Disciples only grow by the work of the Holy Spirit, but we [...]
“Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory [...]
How do you even begin to answer the question, “What on earth does God want from me?” On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Pastor Adam Van Der Stoep and William [...]
Registration EXTENDED to Tuesday, March 19 (CLICK HERE!) How should church leaders be trained and educated? What is the role of the local church? What is the role of institutions of theological [...]
While it’s obvious that we ought to take a biblical approach to missions, it’s not so obvious as to what that really means. Perspectives is a 15-week class that unpacks all of that [...]
“My effectiveness as a leader is directly related to my relationship with Jesus.” This is a phrase I have consistently kept in front of me for a number of years, now. I believe that statement is [...]
How should church leaders be trained and educated? What is the role of the local church? What is the role of institutions of theological education — the Christian college and seminary? If [...]
In a recent study, the Fuller Institute found that 30% of churches failed to even mention the name of Jesus during a worship service! On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Anna Radcliffe [...]
