Discipleship
Five Reasons We Don’t Disciple (Part 3)
By Barry Cooper | 08.22.2014As 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 | 08.22.2014Let me suggest two more reasons our discipleship is so shallow: seeker-sensitive church with many nominal Christians.
Five Reasons We Don’t Disciple (Part 1)
By Barry Cooper | 08.22.2014Cheap 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 | 08.22.2014Here are several reasons why I would challenge you, not to make homosexuality a major topic of your ministry, but to teach on it nonetheless.
Disenfranchised Christians, Strong Churches
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014I think it is fair to say that many evangelical Christians are experiencing an increasing sense of disenfranchisement in American life, as well as the expectation that things are getting worse.
Should Churches Monitor Members’ Giving?
By Jamie Dunlop | 08.22.2014Shouldn’t we use our ability to track our members’ giving to help shepherd them? I’d say no. Here’s why.
Your Church and Your Life Planning
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014If you are a Christian, it’s worth asking whether you include your church in your life planning.
Six Ways to Help People Pray
By Mike McKinley | 08.22.2014Here are six ways you as a pastor can help your people become more faithful and enthusiastic in their prayer life.
The Post-Program Church
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014Once you have that booming program, you have to keep it going. After all, what does it say about your church if the evangelism program folds?
The Post-Program Church: Which Programs to Cut?
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014Should churches ditch all their programs? If not, how should churches decide which programs to keep or cut?
Strategies for Becoming a Post-Program Church
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014In short, reprogram new people to think in terms of the ministry of the pew, not merely participation in programs.
Seven Ways to Build a Culture of Spiritual Conversation
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.21.2014A culture of spiritual conversation in a local church is a powerful force for sanctification.
Don’t Be Like Candace with Your Spiritual Gifts
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.21.2014Hopefully you have not had to deal with a Candace Whitcomb in your church, but my guess is that you’ve known one or two. Her story is funny and pathetic … keep reading…
How Do Love and Holiness Relate?
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.21.2014The relationship between love and holiness in the history of the church is checkered, to say the least. TEMPTATIONS TO MISCHARACTERIZE THE RELATIONSHIP In retelling this history, it’s tempting to … keep reading…
What To Say To Church Members Leaving for Poor Reasons
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.21.2014Let’s face it: there are better and worse reasons to leave a church. Are you moving to another city? That’s a good reason. Are you harboring bitterness toward someone who … keep reading…
