May 2018

Whether large or small, congregations of different sizes offer both challenges and blessings to all involved.

Christians belong in the space of need and desperation because we carry a message of hope that is vitally needed in those contexts.

There is a place for you in what God is doing at Wheaton College and the Billy Graham Center.

It is time for the church to be more engaged in criminal justice reform

In reality, rural America is in a perilous position — perhaps in greater danger of decay and decline than many cities.

Evangelism is not just convincing people the gospel is true but also that it is better.

To paint any people with a broad brush is not to see them for who they truly are.

The life the Bible offers is not one that is safe from the tragedies of the world, but one in which God suffers with us and accompanies us through our hardships.

Learning how to navigate through failure is a crucial element of success.

Hard times require honest conversations.

David Hesselgrave is considered the founding dean of modern evangelical missiology.

The key is not the total suspension of confidence or even certainty, but rather the judicious placement of confidence and trust.

Instead of striving for church growth, I encourage churches and pastors to work on increasing their capacity for effective ministry.

I couldn’t not share of this great love I had just encountered because I couldn’t bear the thought of anyone else feeling like I had.

The stigma that was often attached to pursuing mental wellness is slowly going away—and Americans are increasingly taking charge of their mental health because of it.

Making sure your church is a loving, welcoming environment that genuinely seeks to share the gospel is a great way to address stagnation and to actively pursue growth.

If gospel really means “good news,” we shouldn’t be surprised that most people will be delighted to talk about it.

As pastors age, they can prepare so that the transition of leadership in their churches passes smoothly and their churches are set to stay on a healthy trajectory.

By doing our work more effectively for Christ’s sake, we participate with God in his work to renew all things.

Together we can reach the world.