Jesus’ final command: Not just teaching, but making disciples When Jesus gathered his men on Mount Arbel and commissioned them, he was not giving them new information. Rather, he was […]
Jesus’ final command: Not just teaching, but making disciples When Jesus gathered his men on Mount Arbel and commissioned them, he was not giving them new information. Rather, he was […]
The call to follow Jesus Jesus’ invitation to people was simply to follow him. Over twenty-four times in the gospels, Jesus spoke the words, “follow me.” In Greek, the word […]
Refusing to Speak is Refusing to Obey Jesus Jesus wasn’t making a suggestion when He called His followers to make disciples of all nations. He was serious. In (Mark 16.15 […]
In ministry, it’s easy to focus on programming, outreach strategies, and growth metrics. But amid these tasks, we must pause and ask: Why do we do ministry the way we […]
It surprises some people to hear that more Christians were martyred in the 20th century than in every other previous century put together. The sideways glances and social putdowns that […]
We live in the technology age. We have access to information at the touch of a finger. Our culture says, “I know.” Yet, despite all our knowledge, we struggle to […]
Much of the attention of pastors has been on growing their ministry. Growing usually implies having more people attend than did the week or month before. In order to grow, […]
Leadership in ministry is not just about guiding others; it’s about embodying a vision that inspires and equips people to grow. At its heart, it’s about creating a culture where […]
How do we react when we’re afraid? Fear is one of the biggest barriers to sharing your faith. We’re afraid to talk to people we don’t know. We’re afraid of […]
A Life Poured Out for Christ Karen Watson wrote her own epitaph. Her example has often stirred my heart to a radical devotion to Jesus and the making of disciples […]
