Monday's Catch: Church Planting Support Mechanisms and More

Church-Planting Shifts, Part 4: Supporting Planters

With the rising tide of secularism and the ultimate decline of Christian nominalism, we may need to rethink our denominational/traditional church planting support mechanisms. There’s no doubt that nominalism has provided us with a ready base to plant and launch churches. We could plant faster with a Christian base and nominal Christians to reach. But that is changing. Read More

6 Things the Church Should Learn From Chick-Fil-A

I’ll pass along the valuable lessons during the past 13 months that we can learn from Chick-fil-A. Read More

Five Questions to Help You Cast Vision

The goal of young adult ministry is to reach, develop, and deploy young adults for the mission of God and the growth of the local church. It may sound easy, but the reality is that people don’t always move the way and when you want them to. So here are five questions to help you cast vision for young adult ministry in your church. Read More

How the Shortage of Young Men in Churches Affects Marriage

American churches don’t just have a deficit of men—they have a shortage of unmarried young men. This trend makes it harder for young women to find mates who are spiritually compatible. Read More

5 Hidden Dangers in Ministry

Many churches are wonderful and safe. But others would test the abilities, wisdom, and patience of an apostle. Read More

3 Reasons It's Okay to Be Left Alone Just Before You Preach

Generally speaking, one of two things are on the minds of those who say, “Pastor, I need to talk to you now before the service starts!” Read More

5 Ways to Get Feedback on Your Preaching Without Crushing Your Feelings

Carey Nieuwhof offers insight into how we can receive sermon feedback which will help us grow as communicators. Read More

Five Trending Developments on Sermon Length

One thing is for certain regarding the proclamation of God’s Word: preaching is still primary for both pastors and church members. Read More

Some Simple Practices That Will Make Your Preaching Better

Here’s to shortcuts. Five of them actually—for every communicator and preacher. Read More

3 Ways to Follow Christ This School Year

The rhythms of the school year present challenges for a lifestyle of faith. Here are ways to live it out. Read More

3 Lessons from a Vineyard Farmer about Your Growth

Here are three lessons from a vineyard farmer about how God grows us spiritually.... Read More

Four Investments that Lead to Missional Power

Jesus gives us a masterclass on missionary living through his own example in John 4. Read More