Church & Ministry

Feb. 4 Application | ‘The First Thing’

After Andrew met Jesus, the first thing he did was tell someone else about the Lord. Unfortunately, for many Christians that’s the last thing we do. How can…

Feb. 4 | Discovery Questions

These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Disciples Believe” (John 1:35, 40-50; 2:1-11), by Mark Scott.

Jan. 28 Lesson | I AM the Vine

As Jesus continued his Upper Room Discourse in John 15, he moved beyond metaphor by claiming to be the true vine of Israel. Then he connected the dots…

Jan. 28 Application | ‘No Pruning, No Progress’

"My wife took the pruning shears to an overgrown houseplant and chopped it down to a stub," David Faust writes. "I was sure she had killed it, but…

Jan. 28 | Discovery Questions

These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “I AM the Vine” (John 15:1-20, 26-27), by Mark Scott.

Jan. 21 Lesson | I AM the Way

The exclusivity of Jesus is a problem in a pluralistic country like the United States. There is immediate pushback when anyone says, “This is the only way.” .…

Jan. 21 Application | ‘Untroubled Hearts’

On the very troubling night before the crucifixion, Jesus promised to give his disciples peace. “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” he said (John 14:1). Yet, that…

Jan. 21 | Discovery Questions

These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “I AM the Way” (John 14:1-21, 27), by Mark Scott.

Jan. 14 Lesson | I AM the Good Shepherd

The biblical world had a love/hate relationship with shepherds. Shepherds were an abomination to the Egyptians (Genesis 46:34), and by the first century BC they were the ragamuffins…

Jan. 14 Application | ‘Care for the Flock’

Jesus didn’t happen to notice some sheep grazing nearby and remark offhandedly, “I am the good shepherd.” The Lord was addressing the Pharisees when he made this bold…

Jan. 14 | Discovery Questions

These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “I AM the Good Shepherd” (John 10:1-18), by Mark Scott.

Investing in Your Leader’s Mental and Emotional Health

Jan. 7 Lesson | Before Abraham Was, I AM

It is hard to overstate the significance of Abraham. Today he is looked to as the father of three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. His name is mentioned…

Jan. 7 Application | ‘Keep the Focus on Christ’

Years ago, a wise older minister gave me some good advice. “Always read the Gospels a lot,” he said, “because in the daily grind of leading a church…

Avoiding Leadership Burnout