A call to practical action: Houghton’s president reflects
May God help each of us to see the world through God’s eyes in these days.
Teaching
Where are the senior pastors who are women?
We can help change the current trend and create a culture of receptivity of women being welcomed into our churches as senior pastors.
A time to thrive in the shifting
I believe the church will shift as a result of the COVID pandemic. The phrase “new normal” has never been more appropriate.
Five tips for working remotely during COVID-19 pandemic
Here are several practices I’ve refined over the years to allow remote work to be effective and efficient (and even enjoyable).
A banana bread-loving evangelist
It has become so easy to talk about my wife’s banana bread recipe, but why is it so hard to talk about my faith in Jesus?
A dream not deferred
My teacher fought for justice and equality alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. Just like him, she refused to let his dream die.
Are you listening?
Sometimes we can be really good at talking, instead of slowing down and taking the time to listen.
How Scripture, stories and languages intersect
“From that moment on, I was a believer in verbally sharing Scripture stories in everyday life.”
Holding everything together
Jesus takes broken pieces from our past, present and future and holds them together in perfect union.
30 lessons in 30 years: part three
The incredible things of God that we all desire begin with everyday, ordinary acts of obedience.
30 lessons in 30 years: part two
“The spiritual vitality and passion this group has can spark and encourage the local church. We need to make room for them to have a voice.”
30 lessons in 30 years of youth ministry: part one
“We can only get better by learning lessons from the past.”
Whatever Happened to Theology?
Know what you believe so that you can live what you believe.
The missing space
Certain outcomes for discipleship can only be achieved in certain spaces.
Why community is important
When we hesitate or downplay our need for community we are downplaying the image of God in us.
¡Santa Matemática!
La multiplicación de iglesias es la única manera de reducir, efectivamente, la brecha del evangelio y crear un impacto que perdurará más allá de nuestra generación.
Co-pastoring: top 5 questions and insights
What one pastor has learned about co-pastoring a church — with someone other than her spouse.
Denying self
Why would Jesus ask us to sacrifice an act or item during Lent season? Self-denial is a good idea, but we can go about it for the wrong reasons.
Holy math!
Church multiplication is the only way to effectively reduce the Gospel Gap and create an impact that will endure past our generation.
Thoughts about God’s economy
If we want to invest in what matters most to God, we must mobilize a multiethnic, multigenerational and multieconomic Kingdom Force of disciples making disciples.
10 personal questions to start 2019 well
Ask yourself these questions to make sure your 2019 is a fantastic year.
What’s a church?
A shared understanding of The Wesleyan Church’s ecclesiology ensures a clear focus for our discipleship and church multiplication strategies.
Multiplying leaders in a distracted world
Working through distractions is a common challenge for today’s leaders.
Moving when God speaks
How does God speak to you?
