Thursday, November 02, 2017

All Souls' Edition: "The Dark Side of Autonomy" and More


The Dark Side of Autonomy

The scope of the mission of God is beyond the capacity of any singular local church. Read More

4 Ways Your Church Can Help People Simplify Christmas

If we want people to slow down, simplify and learn the joy of giving, our church needs to be a place they can do that. Read More

7 Ways to Use Your Church's Calendar

When I do a consultation with a church, I typically look seriously at the church’s calendar. Then, I encourage church leaders to use their calendar in these ways.... Read More

9 Things You Should Know About Lutheranism

This week is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Luther’s action in 1517 launched several varieties of Protestantism, including the tradition that took his name. Here are nine things you should know about Lutheranism. Read More

The Gospel Is One, Unified Message—And Here’s Why It Matters

Being able to articulate this clearly will help you communicate the gospel and your faith, and lead others to the truth. Read More

Five Steps For Getting Unstuck With Difficult Bible Passages

Have you ever just hit a brick wall in trying to understand something in the Bible? Me too. Here’s some things to do when you get stuck. Read More

How to Have a Pastoral Conversation

Richard Sweatman offers some guidance for how small group leaders can go about having pastoral conversations. Read More

Play the Long Game of Sanctification

Sanctification is a journey, not a destination. The real key is the direction you’re heading, not the distance you’ve traveled or the place you’ve reached. Read More

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