What better themes for Christmas sermons than to encourage our congregation to go deeper in Christ?
The Lessons of Christmas
Some things hide in plain sight. Others hide behind fancy names. And still others hide among the over-decorated trappings of tradition dressed up as garish holiday cheer. Sometimes it’s all three. These are the lessons of Christmas.
4 Members Who Tear Down the Church
Healthy churches are a powerful and attractive witness. In a recent article, I described six kinds of members who build up the church. Unfortunately, even in a healthy church, not every member pursues unity. What kind of members wound our witness? What kind of members do not build up the body of Christ? Consider these four types…
6 Types of Members that Help Build Healthy Local Churches
Every local church is comprised of a diverse group of people who have been radically transformed by the power of God through the person and work of Jesus Christ. These diverse people have no reason to live and work together, let alone care for each other—and yet, they choose to live in love and unity…
“Kids Killed Our Church Plant”—10 Best Church Planting and Children’s Ministry Resources
Learning to bring together church planting and children’s ministry is the best kind of problem we should hope to face.
Thanksgiving and the Will of God: Why Give Thanks?
Thanksgiving posts always seem to sound like such a scolding: we ought to give thanks. Think about all the things you have and all other people who have nothing. There, now: give thanks. Don’t concentrate on what is missing, be grateful for what you have. There, now: give thanks. Ungrateful people are losers. There,…
