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By Ryan Rice Growing up, my favorite time of the year was summer. I remember as a kid heading to the pool with my grandfather after the last day of school and thinking, “There’s nothing I have to do for months.” Summer was indeed a slower time for me growing up. Even when I added … Continue reading “4 Benefits of Slowing Down at Church This Summer”

Aaron Burden photo – Unsplash By Joshua Wester New Christians or Christians who are trying to develop a habit of regular Bible reading are often encouraged to begin with the Gospel of John. And I understand why: John is filled to the brim with exciting stuff. It begins with an epic prologue, and right away, … Continue reading “Discipling a New Christian? 3 Reasons to Start With This Book of the Bible”

C.S. Lewis – Flickr By Carolyn Curtis Famed Christian author C.S. Lewis is back in the news with the recent announcement that Netflix will be adapting his well-loved series, The Chronicles of Narnia, for the streaming platform. But is Lewis “relatable” to people today? Do you reach for one of his pithy—and often amusing—quotes to … Continue reading “5 Reasons C.S. Lewis Is Even More Relevant Now Than You Realize”

By Rob Hurtgen Sweat was dripping from his brow. The furnace roared behind him. Methodically and with purpose in every blow, the blacksmith forged the metal into the shape he wanted. His apprentice carefully looked on, receiving instruction with every strike of the hammer. “He’s more than just a producer of metal objects,” the apprentice … Continue reading “3 Ways Pastors Serve As Craftsmen”

Chang Duong photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls The summer season is upon us, and this grants churches an opportunity to try something new and offer different types of small group gatherings. While most churches will want to continue their Bible study options during primary small group times, some may seek to take advantage of … Continue reading “14 Non-Traditional Classes Your Church Should Consider”

Lisda Kania Yuliani photo – Unsplash By Micah Fries I recently hosted a conference with the North American Mission Board on Islam and North America: Loving Our Muslim Neighbors (videos below), which coincided with the release of a B&H book of the same name. In the book, I discuss two primary realities regarding immigration that we must consider … Continue reading “2 Keys to Understanding and Reaching Muslims in North America”

By Dan Hyun I initially began going to my barber as a missional effort to engage my community. I’m thankful for the opportunities to build this relationship and, because my barber knows I’m a pastor, even provide some unscheduled counseling while in the chair. Early on though, I struggled a bit with what I was … Continue reading “Why We Can’t Cut Corners in Ministry”

Photo by Giorgio Camozzi on Unsplash By Ben Stuart Marriage is a team, a partnership, a union. Whereas God calls singles to uniquely pursue Him as singles, married couples live on mission together. Our marriage will only be as strong as our commitment to each other and to a common set of values. Understanding our … Continue reading “3 Traits of a Marriage on Mission”

Photo by Igor Rodrigues on Unsplash By J.D. Greear Of the 538 different variations of Batman my generation has had to endure, I think Christopher Nolan’s 2005 mega-hit, Batman Begins, is the best one. In it, young Bruce Wayne falls down an old well that apparently had been covered up for years. The surrounding brush … Continue reading “What Is Your Church Really Known For?”

By Dennis Garcia In many Christian circles, bivocational ministry is viewed as serving in the minor leagues. Few seminary graduates are excited about taking a part-time position at a small, rural church or one in the inner city. A quick search for the word “pastors” in Amazon’s book category reveals more than 30,000 resources. When … Continue reading “5 Benefits to Bivocational Ministry”