Jesus Never Gives Up on His Church – and Neither Should We
My friend and pastor, Dave Richards made a great post about something Holy Spirit had brought to his mind in prayer about the importance of loving the church. It stirred something inside of me about God's house, the church, especially in these difficult times across...
Redefining Success: How the Church and It’s Leaders Have Lost Their Way
In the past year alone, twelve major leadership scandals have rocked the Church world, exposing long-hidden moral failures among mega-celebrity pastors. Outwardly, these leaders appeared to embody success—measured by soaring attendance, massive budgets, and widespread...
Walking in God’s Wisdom: Key Steps for the New Year
As one year closes and another begins, it’s natural to pause and reflect. Many of us wrestle with questions: Is my life meaningful? Am I on the right path? What needs to change? In these moments of reflection, I often turn to the insights of King Solomon, widely...
Awaken to Our Purpose: Discovering the Church’s Place in God’s Grand Design
In the landscape of modern Christianity, high-profile leadership scandals, the rise of the deconstruction movement (often seen as an admired badge of honor), and a cultural ethos of victimization leading to excuse-ism have collectively driven a wedge between many...
Ministry Maxims: Counseling at the Altar?
Moments of conviction (Altars) should remain a place of encounter and decision, not full counseling at the altar. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article helps leaders protect the sanctity of altar moments while still offering real pastoral care “along the way.”
Jesus Never Gives Up on His Church – and Neither Should We
My friend and pastor, Dave Richards made a great post about something Holy Spirit had brought to his mind in prayer about the importance of loving the church. It stirred something inside of me about God's house, the church, especially in these difficult times across...
Redefining Success: How the Church and It’s Leaders Have Lost Their Way
In the past year alone, twelve major leadership scandals have rocked the Church world, exposing long-hidden moral failures among mega-celebrity pastors. Outwardly, these leaders appeared to embody success—measured by soaring attendance, massive budgets, and widespread...
Walking in God’s Wisdom: Key Steps for the New Year
As one year closes and another begins, it’s natural to pause and reflect. Many of us wrestle with questions: Is my life meaningful? Am I on the right path? What needs to change? In these moments of reflection, I often turn to the insights of King Solomon, widely...
Awaken to Our Purpose: Discovering the Church’s Place in God’s Grand Design
In the landscape of modern Christianity, high-profile leadership scandals, the rise of the deconstruction movement (often seen as an admired badge of honor), and a cultural ethos of victimization leading to excuse-ism have collectively driven a wedge between many...
The Hardest Test of Caring Leadership: Loving People Through Resistance and Rebellion
Few things test a leader’s heart more deeply than watching someone you love wander toward destruction while resisting every attempt to help them. Shepherding is not simply about teaching truth when people gladly receive it; it is about remaining faithful when hearts...
Ministry Maxims: Discernment in Counsel and Deliverance
“Discernment in Counsel and Deliverance” explores how to distinguish between spiritual warfare and character issues in ministry. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article helps leaders know when to cast out, when to counsel, and how to walk people toward lasting freedom in Christ.
You Can Travel the World… and Still Miss the Mission
I was recently at a gathering of international leaders representing several nations, churches, and missional ventures. One of the leaders, who has many ties to missional venturs, was giving a presentation on the body of Christ's calling to bring God’s Kingdom...
Ministry Maxims: Scriptural over Secular
“Discipline in Discourse: Scripture Over Secular” challenges believers to let God’s Word, not media or pop culture, shape their speech. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article unpacks Psalm 119:11 and calls us to store up Scripture until it becomes our first response in conversation and life.
Ministry Maxims: Bible First – Story Second
“Bible First – Story Second” calls believers to anchor ministry in God’s Word, not personal experience. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article unpacks 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and shows why Scripture must set the foundation while our stories simply testify to its truth.
Ministry Maxims: Respond vs React
“Discipline in Response: The Power of a Measured Reply” explores the difference between how we respond vs react, using James 1:19 as a guide. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article calls believers to Spirit-led listening, restraint, and emotional maturity in a reactive world.
Experiencing the Continual Glory of Easter and Repentance
2 Corinthians 5:15 and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. Paul identifies an essential part of Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection. It was both about paying the penalty...
Ministry Maxims: Respecting Agency
“Discipline in Influence: Respecting Agency and the Spirit’s Work” explores how Jesus models non-manipulative leadership. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article shows why true influence honors the Holy Spirit’s role and respects human agency instead of trying to control outcomes.
Ministry Maxims: The Wisdom of Silence
“Discipline in Discourse: The Wisdom of Silence” unpacks Proverbs 26:4–5 and explores how to know when to speak and when to stay silent. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article calls believers to respond with discernment, gentleness, and Christlike self-control in a reactive world.
Pt 2 The Other Ditch: Pursuing God’s “Spirit” Without Pursuing God’s Word
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