Some Thoughts on the Best Leaders

The Best Leaders I have been reading quite a bit on leadership recently…though leaders come in a variety of different forms and fashions here are some qualities that seem to rise above the rest: The best leaders laugh….

Should the Youth Pastor Disciple Parents?

A Follow Up to Jonathan Mansur’s “Four Types of Involvement in Parent Ministry” Youth ministry has had a shaky relationship with parents. For far too long, the stereotype of youth ministry has consisted of zany young adults leading…

Rooted for His Glory

I came across a quote the other day from a female Iranian church leader who recently attended an advanced training conference on women’s ministry. I thought her words might be of encouragement to you. She wrote, “One of…

Are We Living for Our Convictions or for Christ?

This article is the fourth in our Discipleship/Mentorship Series. In this series, we aim to explore various paradigms we use for discipleship/mentorship, discuss how the gospel informs how we relate to it, and share some of the experiences…

Got Small Groups?

This article is the third in our Discipleship/Mentorship Series. In this series, we aim to explore various paradigms we use for discipleship/mentorship, discuss how the gospel informs how we relate to it, and share some of the experiences…

What is God’s Will for my Life?

It’s graduation season!  This means one thing:  Lots of graduation parties celebrating the accomplishment of finishing school!  Whether high school, undergraduate or graduate level, each student has crossed the finish line and is able to throw his cap…

Arrogant Shepherds

This article is the second in our Discipleship/Mentorship Series. In this series, we aim to explore various paradigms we use for discipleship/mentorship, discuss how the gospel informs how we relate to it, and share some of the experiences…