Equipping Leaders from Within: Partnerships
David Faust reflects on how Bible college and seminary shaped his Scripture understanding, ministry skills, and lifelong learning—and why churches and schools still need to partner to equip leaders well.
Series: Featured
Equipping Leaders from Within: We Need Each Other
As churches grow and plant new congregations, the need for trained leaders rises. Tom Jones argues for deeper church–seminary partnership to develop both more workers and better-prepared workers for ministry.
Equipping Leaders from Within: Safeguards
Hiring church staff from within can bring big benefits, but it also raises concerns about experience and theological grounding. Chuck Sackett outlines practical safeguards to equip internal hires for faithful, biblically informed ministry.
May 15, 2005
Thank God for Harry Potter
Harry Potter has divided Christian opinion, but James F. Sennett explains why he’s grateful for the series—addressing concerns about “occult” themes and pointing to moral clarity, reading joy, and age-appropriate storytelling.
March 29, 0010
Long Story Short
Becky Ahlberg reflects on how answering a letter, making a phone call, attending a meeting, and baking cookies opened doors for community outreach in Anaheim.
