Is disciple-making just for people with the “gifting”, or should every elder be involved? Explore the biblical mandate for church leaders to move beyond administration and lead by example through personal discipleship and spiritual multiplication.
Read MoreWhile the New Testament focuses on generous giving rather than a legalistic tithe, elders are called to be examples to the flock. Explore the biblical relationship between spiritual leadership and financial stewardship.
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Walk through the story of the Church — from the apostles to the modern day — to uncover where things went right, where things went wrong, and what it means to stay faithful to Jesus’ design.
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A 3-week primer on joining the pastoral team as an overseer/elder at a biblically-functioning church.
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The church is neither a building nor an organization. It is a people, the community of all those who stand in a saving relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
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Complementarians believe men and women complement each other in their giftings and roles. Egalitarians beleive men and women are equal to each other in their giftings and roles. Which one is right?
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Being a pastor brings a lot of joy but it also brings a lot of stress and disappointment.
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Disciple-makers everywhere – but how do we empower regular people to do it?
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Creating a discipleship culture doesn’t happen over night. You’ll have to build your infrastructure in these four areas.
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The mission of the church is to make disciples – but are we actually doing it?
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Let’s rally! Connect every month with mentors and small group leaders at your church for prayer, vision-casting, encouragement, training, and connection.
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Husbands, you have an important role in your home as the spiritual leader. Learn some practical tips on how to lead well.
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Creating a discipleship culture takes a whole new set of priorities for pastors. Here are the 5 main ones.
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The Bible has something to say about church authority and structure. Is your church listening?
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Church leaders, whether lay or staff, should pursue healthy leadership as empowered by the Holy Spirit and defined by these five marks.
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If you want to get people excited about prayer (and actually doing it), here’s what you can do from the stage.
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What’s the pastor’s role – and the leaders – in empowering a discipleship culture?
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If you want to create a discipleship culture in your church, you will have to learn how to connect your mentors with the people who need help.
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Jeb Blount wrote a fascinating book about fanatical prospecting and how important it is for salespeople to keep the first things first. Here’s how that relates to pastors.
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The church org chart for pastors using pursueGOD.org is nothing more than the pastor’s professional mentoring tree. Here’s what it might look like.
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Jesus expect our churches to be about making disciple makers. But sometimes we can’t get out of our own way.
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Do you just have loyal members at your church, or are there raving fans who gladly invite their friends? What kind of church are you?
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Ministry opens up avenues for spiritual maturity, not the other way around. That’s the biblical model of a healthy church.
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Nobody likes to be told what to do. What role do other believers have in your life?
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