We are called to spiritual maturity (Hebrews 5:14, Hebrews 6:1-2). There is an expectation that Christ-followers will start out as spiritual infants and mature over time. But a key element of maturity is not our age. There are many believers who are older in years but act very spiritually immaturely. This is because we have erroneously defined maturity as “tenure”. When really, spiritual maturity is about reproduction.

We look at the pattern we see in 1 John chapter 2. As you read through this chapter, you’ll begin to see a pattern that John is developing – “little children” (v12), “young men” (v14), “fathers” (v15). The terms John is using is referring to spiritual development and not actual age.

We all get the job description for Christians – “Go and Make Disciples” (Matthew 28:19). But the question I often get asked is, “How do you make disciples?” This is a great question and one that the church in North America hasn’t answered very well. We’ve made attenders and singers and listeners, but I wonder about our ability to make disciples.

How does your role as a chaplain in the business world differ from your role as a pastor? Al Downey sits down with Marketplace Chaplain, Seeon Smith, to discover more.

No matter what you’re preaching about, take 3 minutes and preach the gospel. Simply say, “You may be here and you’re not following Jesus in the way we’ve been talking about today. Let me tell you …” and then just go for it.

The Kids Church Library is for you. It’s a one-stop resource for all things kids ministry and it’s populated by actual children’s ministers and ministries. You can access everything you need for a powerful children’s ministry right here.

An interview with Women’s Reintegration Chaplain, Debbie Fawcett, about the challenges and rewards of helping women make a transition from prison back into the community.

Ask a church member why they’re at the church. Ask any parent why they go to the church they go to. They will all have the same answer, “We have friends here.”

Guarding mental health may be a daily challenge but with God’s grace and putting these practical steps into action, we can overcome.

We know the line well, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). We’ve preached on it, we’ve used it on a bulletin, and we may have even printed it on a t-shirt. But do we understand what Jesus was saying when He said that we would become “fishers of men”?

You want as many people as possible to experience your church on Easter and hear about Jesus, alive and on purpose. What if you could bring to life one idea for Easter that would make it unforgettable? Prayer, promotion, plans, and ideas to help your people reach their community.

We are now almost two years into a global pandemic. To say that vocational leaders are tired and discouraged would be a colossal understatement. On the front end of it, most seemed to quickly acknowledge, “this isn’t going to be a sprint, we’re going to have to lace up for a marathon.” And pastors did just that.

Why is it imperative that we encourage people to attend church regularly?

Imagine a situation when a church rents space in a building that is owned by one of the church board members. Or imagine if a pastor hires a member of his family to work for the church. Are these examples of a conflict of interest Maybe. Maybe not.

If a knife is blunt it continues to be a knife but less effective and useful. It takes iron to sharpen iron. The ABNWT cohort initiative is creating a resourced network of leaders who sharpen up through training, peer learning, and coaching on the biggest internal and external challenges of ministry. Cohorts are a catalyst helping leaders create the capacity to fulfill their calling so they can lead their church in becoming relentlessly outbound.

An overview of children’s ministry curriculums for every size church.

It's easy to be distracted by challenges beyond our control. Here are four things you can control – four investments to make in seasons of waiting.

Why we disappoint ourselves by breaking resolutions we make.