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finding strength in weakness
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

A Platform of Power(lessness)

What if your greatest weakness could reveal God's strength? Danielle Hance explores how vulnerability, humility, and accepting our limitations can make Christians more approachable and demonstrate God's power…

Danielle Hance · March 29, 2015
Evernote for sermon illustrations
Church Leadership

Using Evernote for Sermon Illustrations

Tired of searching through filing cabinets for sermon illustrations? Ron Kastens explains how Evernote's notebooks, tags, web clipping, and search features helped him organize preaching resources and find…

Ron Kastens · March 27, 2015
church support for foster families
Family & Relationships

Foster Care and the Church

What happens when a family opens its home to foster children? T. R. Robertson shares how foster parenting transformed his family and inspired congregations to support vulnerable children…

T. R. Robertson · March 26, 2015
finding purpose in difficult circumstances
Christian Living

Living in Captivity

Feeling displaced by life's circumstances? Cathy Mogus draws five practical lessons from Jeremiah 29, showing how acceptance, spiritual nourishment, and serving others can help turn difficult seasons into…

Cathy Mogus · March 23, 2015
Wayne B. Smith leadership lessons
Church Leadership

Lessons from Lexington

What made Wayne B. Smith such an influential leader? Sean Plank shares childhood memories, a personal encounter, and three enduring lessons about laughter, embracing change, and caring for…

Sean Plank · March 22, 2015
helping a neighbor in need
Church & Ministry

My Neighbor

When Alison P. Martinez meets a lost neighbor named Carol, a simple act of kindness grows into a determined effort to secure medical care—and an unexpected moment of…

Alison P. Martinez · March 20, 2015
Church Under the Bridge Lexington
Church & Ministry

Feet to Faith

Brad Johnson and his sons serve Lexington's homeless community through Church Under the Bridge. Peggy Park shares how their Sunday volunteer work combines worship, meals, practical assistance, and…

Peggy Park · March 19, 2015
lasting impact of ministry mentors
Church Leadership

To My Brave, Upstanding Trees

Like planting an orchard, mentoring future ministry leaders takes patience and care. Daniel Schantz reflects on decades of Bible college teaching and the enduring fruit of his former…

Daniel Schantz · March 16, 2015
twinkling of an eye resurrection
Theology & Bible

Balm in Gilead

Inspired by Marilynne Robinson's Gilead, Jay Engelbrecht reimagines the "twinkling of an eye" through three Gospel stories, exploring how resurrection transforms grief, mistaken identity, and death into surprising…

Jay Engelbrecht · March 15, 2015
dangers of ministry
Church Leadership

The Dangers of Giving Your Life to Ministry

Ministry can become a barrier to spiritual growth when control replaces surrender. Susan Lawrence explores the dangers of ministry routines, overspiritualizing everyday life, and confusing service to God…

Susan Lawrence · March 13, 2015
Lent worship service ideas
Worship & Prayer

A New Ancient Rhythm

Jason Yeatts shares how The Creek introduced six Wednesday Lent services, using Scripture, worship, confession, and interactive responses to help congregants prepare for Easter and experience a different…

Jason Yeatts · March 9, 2015
redeeming Lent
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Redeeming Lent

Can churches redeem Lent without embracing every tradition? T.R. Robertson explores the season's history and practical opportunities for biblical fasting, generosity, spiritual disciplines, and community outreach before Easter.

T.R. Robertson · March 8, 2015
preparing your church for Easter
Worship & Prayer

Building Easter Expectation with Our Church

Ethan Magness shares four meaningful ways Mountain Christian Church prepares for Easter through Ash Wednesday, Lent, Palm/Passion Sunday, and Holy Week services that encourage confession, reflection, Communion, and…

Ethan Magness · March 7, 2015
Easter baptism weekend
Theology & Bible

Getting Ready for Easter: Compass Christian Church, Colleyville, TX

Compass Christian Church introduced a new Easter baptism tradition, baptizing 118 people in one weekend. Drew Sherman shares the memorable story of Fred, who rode his Harley to…

Drew Sherman · March 6, 2015
creative Good Friday worship services
Worship & Prayer

Getting Ready for Easter: Northside Christian Church, Yorktown, VA

Shawn Cartwright shares two creative Good Friday worship services: Song Stories Victory, a music-centered experience, and The Upper Room, an interactive Communion service incorporating Scripture, songs, and elements…

Shawn Cartwright · March 6, 2015
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