July 21, 2026
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.
June 30, 2026
A reflection on Real Life Ministries, small groups, and how intentional leaders, relational environments, and reproducible processes can move people from spectators to mature disciple-makers.
June 23, 2026
Reflecting on Louise Perry’s critique of the sexual revolution, this article argues that Christian sexual ethics offer a higher, more humane vision rooted in flourishing, virtue, and love.
April 6, 2026
Exponential 2027 Global Conference is a gathering for church leaders, pastors, church planters, and ministry teams committed to multiplying disciples and reproducing churches. Built around the theme “Never Alone: Becoming Friends on Mission,” the conference will focus on friendship in mission, relational community, leadership renewal, and shared vision for multiplication. The 2027 conference will offer two identical conference options in the same week, along with main sessions, workshops, networking, and optional pre-conference intensives.
April 6, 2026
Exponential 2027 Global Conference is a gathering for church leaders, pastors, church planters, and ministry teams committed to multiplying disciples and reproducing churches. Built around the theme “Never Alone: Becoming Friends on Mission,” the conference will focus on friendship in mission, relational community, leadership renewal, and shared vision for multiplication. The 2027 conference will offer two identical conference options in the same week, along with main sessions, workshops, networking, and optional pre-conference intensives.
April 6, 2026
EQUIP 2027 is a free Christian conference in Orlando designed to encourage and equip the local church to make disciples. Built around the theme “As it is in Heaven,” the conference will feature worship, keynote sessions, breakout classes, and fellowship focused on leadership, disciple-making, marriage and family, intergenerational ministry, church and culture, apologetics and worldview, and teacher training. With classes for kids, teens, men and women, and young adults, EQUIP is designed to serve the whole family.
April 6, 2026
Campus for Christ Conference 2026 is an annual gathering for people who are passionate about reaching the college campus with the hope of Jesus. The conference is designed to encourage collegiate ministry leaders through networking, mentoring, practical training, and conversations that strengthen mission and discipleship on campus. Hosted by Campus for Christ, the event brings together those serving in college ministry to share insight, build relationships, and grow in faithful gospel work.
March 19, 2026
Join us for the Disciple Heritage Fellowship 2026 Conference, a meaningful gathering centered on worship, biblical teaching, encouragement, and Christian fellowship. This conference is designed to strengthen believers in their walk with Christ and to celebrate the heritage of faithful discipleship that has been passed down through generations. Throughout the conference, attendees will be encouraged through inspiring messages, practical biblical teaching, Christ-centered worship, and opportunities to connect with others who share a passion for God’s Word and the mission of the church. Whether you are a church leader, ministry volunteer, student of Scripture, or someone simply desiring deeper spiritual growth,
August 18, 2010
©Standard Publishing Christian Leadership Commitments from Jeremiah’s Call Edward Sanders reflects on Jeremiah’s call to show how Christian leaders today can make commitments rooted in trust, discipline, Christ-centered ministry, God’s authority, perseverance, and disciple-making purpose. The article connects Jeremiah’s difficult prophetic calling with the responsibilities of church leaders who serve under God’s authority. Christian leaders must place their complete trust in God alone. God’s discipline, authority, and presence shape authentic leadership. Jeremiah’s call points leaders toward Christ-centered, disciple-making ministry. (This is part 2 of a 2-part article.) By Edward Sanders The calling of Christian leaders today is different and more
August 11, 2010
Terry O’Casey challenges churches to move beyond narrow claims about being “New Testament” and recover a fuller biblical vision of discipleship, worship, baptism, leadership, discipline, and unity.
August 11, 2010
Teresa D. Welch proposes a model for helping children move toward baptism through education, nurture, conversion as a process, and lifelong discipleship.
May 16, 2010
John Castelein urges churches to welcome sincere questions, engage struggling believers honestly, and build discipleship, worship, and teaching around thoughtful faith rather than fear.
August 23, 2009
Glen Elliott contrasts religious performance with grace-filled discipleship, showing how guidance, freedom, and relationship help people follow Jesus well without turning faith into another grading chart.
February 22, 2009
Josh Peigh describes how intentional discipleship at Manchester Christian Church helps people pursue spiritual growth through worship, small groups, planning, mentoring, and recovery support.
December 7, 2008
Dave Ferguson challenges church leaders to stop doing all the baptizing and let disciples, family members, and spiritual mentors share in the joy and responsibility of baptism.
October 12, 2008
David Bycroft reflects on evangelism through the story of Smitty, emphasizing Jesus, grace, repentance, discipleship, and baptism as part of God’s work of changing lives.
August 27, 2008
Mark A. Taylor considers concerns from Brian Jones and Mike Mack about small group ministry, asking whether churches are creating meaningful connections and maturing disciples.
July 20, 2008
Ethan Magness of Mountain Christian Church discusses how churches can resist pandering, pursue deepening faith, and use both large events and small groups to make disciples.
June 4, 2008
Mark A. Taylor identifies four standards for thriving small groups: begin with the Bible, adopt a strategy, train leaders, and expect community to grow organically.
September 24, 2006
Using the World Cup as a mirror, Rick Grover challenges the church to move beyond preferences and short-term thinking toward a lived, sacrificial faith that shapes disciples and reaches the unchurched.
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