Although we all are hopeful that COVID’s grip will soon loosen, our next season of ministry will be full of new
A Needed SHIFT in Discipleship
Making disciples who truly follow the way of Jesus is sometimes more difficult than it seems. A 2019 Lifeway study of
How Local Church Families Play a Role in Discipleship
In the New Testament, the local church is portrayed as a family, as the household of God (1 Timothy 3:15). Through the
Peace in the Church
As a pastor’s wife, I have seen so many beautiful things happen in the local church, but the topic of peace reminds me
Top 5 Challenges Your Pastor Is Facing This Fall
There are many ways to bless and appreciate our pastors, but nothing surpasses the impact of intercessory prayer. How
Are You Cheating on Your Church?
Since March, every church has been forced to pivot in every way imaginable. One of those ways is content delivery.
Don’t Check Out of Church
“Just blame it on corona!” Have you heard this phrase over the past week, or has it perhaps slipped out of your own
6 Elements of an Effective Sermon
This is not a discussion about sermon style. Style is surface. We all have one: narrative, dramatic, monologue,
What Is Our Mission?
Angie Smith's latest Bible study, Matchless: The Life and Love of Jesus, unfolds the story of our Savior—His mission,