August 25, 2026
In an Unjust World, Where Is God?
Life is filled with injustice, but Scripture points to a God who is holy, true, upright, and just—and to Christ, who gives us grace to persevere.
Series: Featured
August 25, 2026
Planting Seeds, Growing Leaders
Leadership development in NextGen ministry is more than filling volunteer roles. It is the patient work of cultivating supported, equipped leaders who nurture faith in children and families.
August 25, 2026
Lead Yourself First
Ministry leaders who last take responsibility for their own growth. Self-leadership, healthy rhythms, and intentional development strengthen both the leader and the people they serve.
August 18, 2026
About Seven of Ten American Christians Don’t Feel Strongly About Evangelism … Say What!?
Barna’s latest long-term research reveals a troubling evangelism gap among American Christians and calls serious followers of Jesus to recover his heart for the lost.
August 18, 2026
The River Always Wins
After historic Indiana flooding, churches and IDES showed the power of compassion, reminding believers that even when floodwaters rise, God remains our refuge and the river of life will win.
August 18, 2026
Humility: The Foundation of Integrity
Humility is the foundation of integrity, helping believers recognize their proper place before God, resist pride, examine themselves honestly, and reflect Christ through service and obedience.
August 18, 2026
Intentionality is the Missing Ingredient
Healthy church leaders are not developed accidentally. Churches must intentionally create formal, informal, and non-formal environments where current and future leaders can learn, grow, and thrive.
August 11, 2026
Migration as a Teacher: What Ukraine Has Learned and Is Teaching the Global Church About Displacement and Return
A Ukrainian Christian reflects on war, displacement, return, and the church’s calling to help people rebuild relationships, trust, and hope after migration.
August 11, 2026
Left Out?
National Left-Handers Day prompts a lighthearted reflection on southpaws, Scripture, Ehud’s surprising courage, and Joshua’s reminder not to turn from God’s Word to the right or left.
August 11, 2026
Power and the Unhindered Heart: Why the Greatest Threat to Leadership Integrity Is Often Hidden Within
Power rarely creates character problems; it reveals what is already within a leader’s heart. This article calls Christian leaders toward humility, accountability, healing, and faithful stewardship of authority.
August 11, 2026
Ordination: A Safeguard for Leadership Integrity
Churches need high-integrity leaders and a stronger ordination process that recognizes God’s call, affirms character and doctrine, and maintains ongoing accountability after elders lay hands on ministers.
August 4, 2026
Preparing for the Day of Death
Ecclesiastes teaches that the house of mourning can make the heart wise, helping believers face death with honesty, courage, and confidence in eternal life.
August 4, 2026
Everything Happens for a Reason
Does everything happen for a reason? This article reflects on suffering, human choice, evil, and Romans 8:28 without blaming God for every tragedy.
August 4, 2026
The Leader’s Sexual Integrity
Christian leaders must guard against pride, secrecy, and sexual sin by cultivating integrity of heart, practice, and awareness before temptation becomes collapse.
The Annual Church Financial Audit
A 2025 annual church financial audit highlights steady electronic giving, lower debt loads, strong cash reserves, and changing giving-unit patterns across congregational sizes.
July 28, 2026
A Well-Balanced Life
A reflection on balance, grace, and spiritual maturity, drawing from Ecclesiastes, church leadership, and Jesus’ example of growing in wisdom, stature, and favor.
July 28, 2026
Money
A personal testimony on money, tithing, debt, stewardship, and financial accountability calls churches to teach wise biblical financial practices and protect ministry resources with integrity.
July 28, 2026
There’s Power in the Process
AI may help pastors prepare sermons, but it cannot replace the Spirit-formed process of living with Scripture, wrestling through the message, and preaching with power.
July 21, 2026
Be Careful What You Say
Ecclesiastes warns against unfiltered words, unfulfilled promises, and unnecessary speech, reminding believers that wise, sincere, and carefully chosen words can bring life.
July 21, 2026
Almost No One Burns Out Over Too Much Work—Some Thoughts On Therapeutic Faith
A provocative reflection on burnout, self-care, and purpose, arguing that biblical calling is often costly, cross-shaped, and fueled by obedience rather than comfort.
