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October 6, 2016

10 Reasons You Should Never Do Ministry Alone

I know this post proposes a ministry lifestyle that is difficult to establish and maintain, but I state my position that I’ve taught my students for more than two decades: you should never do ministry alone.

July 7, 2016

10 Reasons Leaders Don’t Disciple the Way Jesus Did

Jesus preached to the crowds, but He invested in the few: 12 disciples overall, three with whom He spent more time (Peter, James, and John), and perhaps one with whom He spent even more time (Peter). Many church leaders don’t operate that way, though – and that’s a problem.

May 28, 2016

Saturday Suggestions: May 28, 2016

Check out these posts I’ve read this week, including topics like church growth, questioning/faith, mentoring, leadership, and the bathroom controversy.

May 9, 2016

5 Steps to Finding a Mentor

If you’re hungry for deep mentoring relatoniships, the challenge ahead of you is identifying someone to walk with you.

March 8, 2016

12 Guidelines for Enemy-Threatening Mentoring

Taking the call to mentoring and discipleship seriously requires careful strategy for mutual spiritual vitality.

March 4, 2016

A Discipleship Strategy that Takes On the Enemy

I am convinced that discipleship is offensive spiritual warfare. Here’s why – and how you might strengthen your church’s strategy.

January 13, 2016

10 Markers of Strong Discipleship Programs

I’ve seen some churches that are, in fact, doing discipleship well. Here are some of the characteristics of those churches.

November 10, 2015

10 Suggestions for Strengthening Student Ministries

Student ministry has changed a lot, though. In a recent Twitter and Facebook poll, coupled with personal interviews, I sought suggestions for improving student ministries today.

October 22, 2015

10 Reasons Church Leaders Should Admit It If They’ve Never Been Discipled

It’s tough to admit, but I was a local church pastor before anyone truly discipled me and I don’t think my story is an isolated occurrence among pastors.

September 22, 2015

What Young Leaders Want

I love young people. Their passion, faith, and courage often put me to shame and there is a clear set of concerns weighing on them.