Disciple-Making Is Ordinary Christianity

By Erik Raymond | 08.26.2014

You could say that Christianity is more than discipleship, but it is not less.

Five Reasons We Don’t Disciple (Part 4)

By Barry Cooper | 08.26.2014

The deep, wide discipleship we long for in our churches will only come when we stop assuming the gospel, and actually proclaim it.

A Tale of Two Pastoral Transitions

By Bob Johnson | 08.26.2014

The truth is, we are keeping the pulpit straight and true for the next guy.

Love the Sojourner: First Steps in Refugee Outreach

By Matt McCullough | 08.26.2014

We want to see our members embrace an evangelistic way of life that trickles into our conversations with each other, how we spend our time, how we pray.

How Our Elders and Deacons Work Together

By Mike Lumpkin | 08.26.2014

We have found that this model of shepherding groups gives us the best chance of fulfilling the responsibilities and relationships necessary to the offices of deacon and elder in member care.

Questions for a Potential Pastor’s Wife

By Bob Johnson | 08.22.2014

There is no office of “pastor’s wife” in the Bible. But practically, being married to a pastor is a tough role. Does your wife have what it takes?

Ten Questions to Ask of a Song’s Lyrics

By Aaron Menikoff | 08.22.2014

How then should a pastor or team of elders select music that glorifies God and serves the body?

Five Reasons We Don’t Disciple (Part 3)

By Barry Cooper | 08.22.2014

As Western evangelicals, we have become increasingly reliant on courses, programs, techniques, and methodologies to do the work of evangelism and discipleship.

Five Reasons We Don’t Disciple (Part 2)

By Barry Cooper | 08.22.2014

Let me suggest two more reasons our discipleship is so shallow: seeker-sensitive church with many nominal Christians.

Wendell Berry and the Beauty of Membership

By Matt McCullough | 08.22.2014

Berry’s stories bring to life truths at the heart of the community we’re aiming for when we emphasize church membership.

What Faith Isn’t and Is

By Ross Sawyers | 08.22.2014

Real saving faith is repentance and trust in Jesus Christ as a living person for forgiveness of sins and eternal life with God.

Five Reasons We Don’t Disciple (Part 1)

By Barry Cooper | 08.22.2014

Cheap grace may be easier to “buy.” It may help our churches to fill. But we will watch them fill with people who aren’t disciples.

Pastors, Homosexuality, and Same-Sex Marriage

By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014

Here are several reasons why I would challenge you, not to make homosexuality a major topic of your ministry, but to teach on it nonetheless.

Shepherding a Church through the Loss of a Shepherd

By Bob Johnson | 08.22.2014

He was a pastor who needed a pastor, a brother who needed a brother.

Leading the Church While Leading your Family

By Bob Johnson | 08.22.2014

Can we really be effective pastors and good husbands and dads? Do we really have to choose between the church and our family?