Discipleship is the heartbeat of spiritual growth and community within the church. It’s about more than just attending church services; it’s about deepening one’s faith, fostering meaningful relationships, and equipping believers to follow Jesus in every aspect of their lives. Whether you’re developing new discipleship pathways or enhancing existing ones, our articles offer practical advice and inspiring ideas.
In a recent email blast to subscribers (www.elementalgroup.org), I asked for a response to a simple question: As a pastor or leader of an organization, what is the most challenging issue you’re currently dealing with? I suggested some of the typical pain points and...
My wife and I were frightened by the site of the young man who entered our small church building, asking for money and...
I am back to my habit of reading (finding and completing) at least two books per month. I have started quite a few...
I am in my mid 50's, and although I am far from retirement, I do take time to reflect and ponder the lessons I have...
Christ comes first. He then commands us into His mission. The byproduct of our mission is His kingdom spread on earth...
Here is a challenge that you may want to share with your staff. Invest, Invite, Inquire This week try to: ...
At first glance, you’d probably think I’m resistant to change. I don’t drink Starbucks coffee. I’m still not used to...
What I am about to share with you is the single most important church growth principle I have ever learned for Senior...
Commitment to organized religion is now declining at the same time the public passionately pursues personal, spiritual...
At the start of a new year, rather than thinking about resolutions and future thinking, I prefer to first mentally...
Organic church is a philosophy that some Christians are adopting in an effort to return to a different standard....
In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his father David. In his...
Call me old school. Throughout my education, I worked hard to achieve. Academic and athletic achievements did not come...