You may think this doesn’t apply to you, but if you’re leading a small group, a department, a children’s ministry, or serving as a pastor, at some point, you will transition from your current role. That transition will either be smooth, or not. I am currently writing...
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adrian Crawford on his Street Theology podcast. We discussed topics including the following: My early days in ministry The importance of prioritizing family over career A healthy framework for church growth...
Today, I want to look at Paul’s description of himself and talk about our identity as ministers of the gospel. We’ll use his example to talk about: Identifying self Providing clarity Communicating...
Whatever we think about the end times, our mission as Christians remains the same: “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel” (Mark 16:15). According to Matthew, the proclamation of the gospel is not just our mission; it is also a sign of the end. “This gospel of...
Today, we’re going to look at Revelation 3:1–6, specifically a message to the Church at Sardis. From this letter to Sardis, we can summarize three basic thoughts about the importance of church community: Church community is essential. Church perfection is a myth. ...
