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Spiritual Formation: Defining the Terms
What does spiritual formation mean? Casey Tygrett explains 12 essential terms, from abiding and contemplation to spiritual disciplines and transformation, revealing how believers grow toward Christlikeness through the…
Re: Formation — Studying Spiritual Formation in Our Colleges and Universities
Christian colleges and universities are expanding spiritual formation degree programs to equip future ministry leaders. Faculty explore how academic study, spiritual disciplines, mentoring, and community experiences encourage deeper…
Growing Like a Garden
Spiritual growth is like tending a garden. Casey Tygrett explores how Christian spiritual formation, discipleship, and spiritual disciplines prepare our hearts for the transforming work of God's Spirit.
How Do You Solve the Leadership Challenge?
How can churches develop effective leaders? A survey of 43 congregations examines leadership training, mentoring, financial investment, and the challenges churches face in preparing leaders while keeping pace…
Get in the Game! Volunteer Anxiety Disorder
Struggling to recruit children's ministry volunteers? Craig Wilson shares how a personal experience with anxiety revealed the importance of prayer and why ministry leaders should seek God's help…
Get in the Game! Values, Vehicles, and Victories
How can churches develop more engaged volunteer leaders? Jim Probst explores three essential leadership practices—clarifying ministry values, creating effective processes, and celebrating victories—to strengthen participation and encourage a…
Get in the Game! Why I Love Volunteers!
Church volunteers are essential to effective ministry. Eugene DePorter shares six practical ways to recruit, encourage, and retain volunteers while building a culture of meaningful service and personal…
Sticky Conversations: Homosexuality
Casey Tygrett explores how churches can welcome gay and lesbian people while discussing biblical convictions, personal relationships, and pastoral care. Three readers respond with differing perspectives on sexuality…
How Are We Growing Our Elders?
Don Green explores how churches can develop future elders through discipleship, mentoring, small groups, and practical leadership experience, drawing on examples from congregations preparing mature, Christlike leaders.
My Greatest Leadership Challenge
Arron Chambers shares how leaving a ministry he loved led him through confusion and rejection to a new calling in Colorado, teaching him to trust God's direction through…
When the Minister Leaves
Jeff Chitwood reflects on leaving a congregation after 28 years of ministry and shares three leadership lessons about partnership, kingdom-focused vision, and supporting one another through pastoral change.
The Birth of a Ministry Meltdown
John Hampton recounts his wife's experience with postpartum psychosis and the difficult lessons their family learned about mental health, professional treatment, marriage, ministry crises, and finding ways to…
Developing the Youngest Disciples
Teresa Welch explains why discipleship should begin in childhood. Discover how worship, prayer, Bible study, service, and supportive relationships can help parents and children's ministers build a foundation…
Advice for Rookie Pastors
Josh Tandy shares five practical priorities for pastors starting or restarting ministry, from remembering names and meeting local pastors to recognizing supportive people and appreciating the volunteers who…
How Do You Define Your Leadership? Tony Twist
Tony Twist reflects on the spiritual growth required of Christian leaders. Through a mentor's wisdom, personal struggles, and two heartfelt prayers, he explores the importance of perseverance, humility,…
