The Great Commission: Depth, Diversity, and the Divine Promise (pt 2)

Leadership

By Bud Houston This is the second part of a two part series looking at the diversity, depth, and divine promise of the Great Commission. In part one, several Great Commission passages were listed in chronological order. It was observed that it was given in an...

The Game of “Reaction” VS The Game of “Proactive”: How One Local Church Opted For A New Game Plan Amidst Growing Political & Cultural Unrest

Leadership

By David Cotner As a local church pastor, the whole of 2020 had me playing the game of “Reaction”. Are you familiar with this frustrating game? The rules of this game go something like this: 1) Disaster or crisis strikes, and 2) As a Christian leader, you are to react...

Pray for PASSION (pt. 6)

Evangelism & Missions, Leadership

You’re invited! These are two words that, when offered by the right person, can be just the right medicine to lift our spirits. Chances are, if you’re a follower of Jesus, you can remember a time in your life when someone invited you to learn more about Jesus. Maybe...

Pray for PASSION (pt. 3)

Evangelism & Missions, Leadership

When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. Luke 19:5-6 We don’t know what happened to Zaccheus that day, but we do know something...

Pray for PASSION (pt. 2)

Discipleship, Evangelism & Missions, Leadership

In our last conversation, I challenged you to begin asking God for PASSION to share Jesus with others. Here we are a week later, and I’m afraid to ask, but… how’d it go? If you’re anything like me, you’re glad we’re not sitting face to face looking each other in the...

‘Tis the Season

Leadership

Generosity comes in all shapes and sizes. Look around you this season and give generously wherever and however you’re able.