How To Increase Participation In Studies and Small Groups

Tired of the awkward silence that follows a question in your Bible study or small group? Here are some techniques to improve participation. [Click title to read more.]

Quirkiness and God’s Church

The world doesn't need more salespeople for the Gospel. It doesn't need shiny ambassadors doing PR for Jesus. What it cries out for more than anything, especially in our hyper-artificial day and age, is authenticity from people who follow Jesus. [Click title to read more.]

What It Means To Hold Ourselves Accountable

As a church, we must be willing to consistently and honestly examine ourselves when we encounter a problem or an issue. [Click title to read more.]

Don’t Check Your Personality At The Door

We all have different personalities. That's a strength of the church, not a flaw. [Click title to read more.]

When The Chosen Fall Short

God's children are going to fail. They are going to fail me and they are going to fail you. But the Biblical tale of an ailing boy's father is a reminder that we can't let that come between us and Christ. [Click title to read more.]

This Flu Season, Fight The Spread Of Sickness In Your Congregation

In winter, the best way to care for your Christian brothers and sisters is by not sharing your germs. [Click title to read more.]

Christian Problems: “What Do I Do When I Can’t Stand My Pastor?”

The monthly "Christian problems" series is dedicated to the many niggling questions of the Christian life. For the first: what do you do when you can't stand the pastor of your church? [Click title to read more.]

Adjusting Expectations

We ask a lot of Christmas. But we shouldn't. Everything that matters has already been taken care of. [Click title to read more.]

You Can Visit Another Church For Christmas

It's okay to spend Christmas Eve somewhere other than your home church, if you feel led. [Click title to read more.]

We’ve Lost The Benefit Of Necessity

Regardless of their own struggles, the early church seemed to have grasped the notion that the responsibility to share Jesus was theirs alone and that working together, regardless of a host of other issues, was absolutely required. [Click title to read more.]