Anyone who follows cultural trends as they relate to Christianity has likely seen the so-called rise of the “nones”—people that self-identify as not belonging to any particular religious group. “Nones” represent 23% of American adults and they are increasing. In 2007, this number was only 16%. It is likely that respondents have always felt this way about the faith, and in a culture that is less and less Christian, they finally feel comfortable being truthful to themselves and others.
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The Rise of Comic Superheroes and Our Longing for One
An unprecedented 20 superhero movies are expected to come to movie theaters between 2018 and 2020. Superhero movies are on the rise and people rave about the heroes in Black Panther, Avengers, and Spider-Man. Where does our longing for superheroes come from? The ABC News story, “Superheroes, Why Are We Obsessed?” declared we need superheroes…
[GIVEAWAY] Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in John
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I am honored to lead the Resources Division at LifeWay and serve with a team of leaders who are passionate to serve the Church in Her mission of making disciples. Each Wednesday, I share the heart behind one of the resources our team has developed and give an opportunity for you to register to win a free copy of…
[GIVEAWAY] Leading from Your Story, Even When It’s Hard to Tell (from Jamie Ivey)
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I am honored to lead the Resources Division at LifeWay and serve with a team of leaders who are passionate to serve the Church in her mission of making disciples. Each Wednesday, I share the heart behind one of the resources our team has developed and give an opportunity for you to register to win…
5 Ways Grace Must Impact Leadership
Believers who lead in the marketplace or in a ministry environment should be different leaders all together, meaning, being a Christian leader must be more than having a Bible in your office or praying before a meeting. If you are a Christian and a leader, the grace you have received should impact the totality of…
My 3 Goals in Preaching
In the last decade I have invested a lot of time in public speaking. With employee meetings, plenary sessions, breakouts at conferences, consulting ministry leaders, and speaking on books I have written, I have given hundreds and hundreds of leadership and ministry presentations. I have also preached weekly for the last several years as teaching…
Six Ways Jesus Led His Disciples After the Resurrection
Jesus’ teaching and ministry began with a small group of unlearned, ordinary men and then turned into a movement that rapidly spread and is still spreading across the world. After rising from the dead, Jesus handed over the ministry to the disciples He invested in. I have written before about how Jesus developed His disciples…
Three Thoughts on Discipleship and Jesus’ Method
Jesus could have chosen any method to ensure the world would hear of His gracious sacrifice for them, to ensure that the message would be shared around the globe. The world is His, so all resources are at His disposal and none of His plans can be thwarted. He could have designed a means to…
[GIVEAWAY] Three Questions to Ask to as You Lead Bible Study
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I am honored to lead the Resources Division at LifeWay and serve with a team of leaders who are passionate to serve the Church in Her mission of making disciples. Each Wednesday, I share the heart behind one of the resources our team has developed and give an opportunity for you to register to win a…
Three Key Phrases Jesus Used for Leadership Development
Whether one is a Christian or not, one has to recognize that Jesus has changed the course of human history. His teaching and ministry began with a small group of unlearned, ordinary men and then turned into a movement that rapidly spread and is still spreading across the world. Remarkably, Jesus spent most of his…