The Church in America is so entangled with the culture, so mesmerized trying to be “hip” that it is losing all doctrinal integrity. At the same time, some churches are so doctrinally precise and all relationship and relevance is looked down upon. Our churches need a marriage between doctrinal orthodoxy and warm-hearted practical faith. For … More Speaking the Language of the Culture as the Church Dies

This is a blast from the past, 5 years ago, but a book well worth reading by any leader who wants their church to be more empowering to the volunteers that make almost everything happen in the local church. Short review. For more see: Brief Review of The Starfish and the Spider by Ori Brafman

He’s only mentioned once. But God entrusts an entire nation’s spiritual heritage to one man. What might God entrust to you? For more see: Learning to Trust the Spirit from the Ethiopian Eunuch

It has been a three years, Don, who asked the question that spurred this post, now lives in heaven. But maybe his question will help you take the gospel with you into the community. For more see: Changing the Conversation with Your Neighbor

Churches do so much good but sometimes the good things we do inhibit people from hearing the Gospel. Here’s a quick read and challenge for all church leaders. For more see: Things We Do that Prevent People from Hearing the Gospel

Growth as a leader is a never ending process. Here’s a tool to help you continue the journey. For more see:   Brief Review of 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

In May of 2011, I was preaching for a friend in Michigan and was assaulted by at least 150 billboards advertising porn of one type or another. There was so much of it seemed almost to become just part of the backdrop of the drive. We live in a cesspool that abuses and objectifies women. … More Not Tormented by Sin

I wish I could send this to every person leaving one church for another church because they got upset over some non-doctrinal issue. For more see:   An Open Letter to My Cranky Ana-Baptist and Reformed Young Friends.

Five years old and still racking up the views. This post must have hit a nerve with people. You can read it at: Why We Love Outreach and Hate Evangelism.