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Podcast: Our Pastors Are in Crisis, and You Can Help (Peter Orr)
Peter Orr talks about why he thinks we're facing a pastoral crisis and what regular Christians can do to help stem the tide of pastoral burnout.
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Why Your Church Is Not Exempt from the Work of Church Planting
It is important that every local church find some way to focus their ministry efforts on church planting.
Something Better Than the Gospel
There is something even better than the good news, and that something is God. The good news of the gospel is that God has opened up the dynamics of his triune life and given us a share in that fellowship.
Preaching an Objective Message in a Subjective Culture
When we think about following Jesus today we are aware that our culture’s attitude to truth has changed.
Introducing ‘The Biggest Story Curriculum, Christmas Lessons’
The story of Christmas illuminates God’s faithfulness throughout Scripture, from Genesis through Revelation. Teach kids how Jesus’s arrival fits into the full gospel narrative.
Entertainment and the Christian Novel
People love to read stories—and any fiction writer who forgets that fundamental human motivation is in danger of becoming unemployed.
Answering Kids’ Hardest Questions: What Is It That Makes Me, Me?
A question that a child might ask—maybe not directly but even indirectly and is certainly one that they are thinking about in their life—is, “What is it that makes me, me?”
What Is the Most Helpful Way for the Church to Minister to Teens?
It’s important for younger members of the church not to feel like they're just passive consumers of the church, but that they're, in fact, active participants in the church.
Why Christians Should Encourage Consistent Atheism
times when I actually encourage unbelievers to continue in their error, in fact to do so more.
How Grace Lets You Have It All
The more you understand the magnitude of God’s grace, the more accurate will be your view of the depth of your unrighteousness; and the more you understand the depth of your unrighteousness, the more you will appreciate the magnitude of God’s gift of grace.
Day 7 of Simply Read, an 8-day Bible reading challenge through the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts.
Pastor Jeff Vanderstelt recalls the mission that Christ left his followers before his ascension.
Pastors, Do You Encourage Your Congregation with the Sacraments?
Coleman M. Ford, Shawn J. Wilhite
The Spirit is at work in all aspects of worship and ministry, but the two sacraments (or ordinances) provide special physical pictures of his powerful work of spiritual transformation.
4 Ways to Think about the Persecuted Church
The persecuted church often display joy that can be a powerful example to us that Christ is with his people.
Two Distinct Ways Owen and Didymus Each Defend the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
Didymus argued against those who denied the divinity of the Spirit, and Owen argued against those who denied the personhood of the Holy Spirit, yet they used the same arguments to defend their claims.
Gospel-Centered Leadership: A 12-Day Devotional
Over the course of twelve days, be encouraged by Scripture and wise leadership principles as you seek to become a better leader at home, in your workplace, and in the church.
Podcast: Is Your Soul Starved for Nourishment? (Kristen Wetherell)
Kristen Wetherell offers wisdom and encouragement to the Christian struggling with a lack of passion for God's Word, and she shares practical tips for establishing better Bible reading habits.
Introducing ‘The Dragon and the Stone’
An adventure novel for middle-grade readers steeped in magic, mystery, and glimmers of hope—book 1 in the Dream Keeper Saga.
Learn more about the new resources releasing this month, including The Sing! Hymal created by Keith and Kristyn Getty and The Story of Corrie ten Boom by Jennifer T. Kelley.
What Women Wish Men Knew about Beauty
Men who take the time to understand the pressures women face will be able to help them resist the lies from our culture and pursue a biblical vision of beauty.
What to Say to a Grieving Person
Sometimes it can be hard to know what to say to someone who is grieving. Yet there are helpful words we can give to people who are suffering—words that will actually help and encourage in the midst of grief.
The Psalms, ESV is a wonderful edition for devotions, for liturgical use, or for giving as a gift.
How the Local Church Can Effectively Train and Send Missionaries
Church leader, it is your privilege and responsibility to train and send missionaries to declare the glory of God. Here are three ways your local church can do it well.
Why There Is No Systematic Theology without the Bible
The Bible creates the framework for all theological understanding.
Podcast: I Want to Disciple My Kids but Don't Know Where to Start (Jared Kennedy)
Jared Kennedy talks about what it means to disciple your children and about the long-term impact that investment can have.
Finding the Good Life: A 5-Day Video Devotional
In this 5-day video devotional, Nancy Guthrie answers the question, “What is the good life?”
The root of idolatry is pride.
History: Stranger than Fiction
Discovering church history is like going through the wardrobe into Narnia and discovering there’s a whole world back there just waiting to be explored.
Day 8 of Simply Read, an 8-day Bible reading challenge through the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts.
Should I "Like" a Social Media Post about Grief?
By liking a post about grief, you are letting the writer that they are not alone.