Think Outward
Every church will tell you they have an outward focus because they know that's Jesus' Great Commission, but the truth is that many are not.
Articles for tag: Mark Scott
January 1, 2026
Succession: The Things You Need to Know but Others Won’t Tell You
We need to start thinking and planning for succession earlier rather than later, knowing that the stakes are high, the process takes time, and that we are following a biblical mandate.
January 1, 2026
Retirement, Ministry, and Learning to Let Go: A Pastor’s Wife’s Perspective
Retirement doesn’t mean ministry is over. It just means it looks different. The way we influence and serve may change, but God still uses us.
January 1, 2026
Bridging the Leadership Gap: Essential Steps for Church Succession
Elders and pastors need to intentionally work to identify and develop future pastors and leaders, viewing this as both a calling and a priority.
January 1, 2026
Serving in the Shadows
If your main motivation is to please other people, and your self-worth depends on others’ approval, you will be frustrated and disappointed.
January 1, 2026
Pastoral Transition: Succession or Interim?
When done with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, succession and an intentional interim create the smoothest path to pastoral transition.
November 6, 2025
Love’s Persuasive Power
Love has persuasive power. Compassion makes our arguments more convincing, but without love, our arguments sound hollow.
Spiritual Warfare: Winning the Fight When You Can’t See the Enemy
We have a battle to fight, but we can gain the victory if we find our strength in the Lord, if we know who the real enemy is, if we get dressed with God’s armor, and if we pray like crazy.
December 23, 2024
December 29 Study | He Comes with Purpose
Luke ends his Gospel with the disciples worshiping Jesus as he ascended back to God and commissioned his disciples to spread the gospel to the world.
December 18, 2024
Christian Standard News Items
A few exciting things that are happening with Christian Standard that you should know about.
December 16, 2024
December 22 Study | He Comes in Glory
The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem is covered in glory—which matches other moments and aspects of our Savior’s life.
December 16, 2024
December 22 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “He Comes With Distinction” (Luke 2:1-20), by Mark Scott.
December 9, 2024
December 15 Study | He Comes as the Son of God
Who Jesus of Nazareth was makes what he said and did the most important words and deeds in the history of the universe.
December 2, 2024
December 8 Study | He Comes in Amazement
This lesson extrapolates two narratives from the Gospel of Luke that highlight Jesus’ amazing person and work.
November 25, 2024
December 1 Study | He Comes with Distinction
When Christ’s coming was actually executed, it was done with the greatest of distinction. It was so distinct that the whole earth would be filled with his glory (Psalm 72:19).
November 18, 2024
November 24 Study | Free at Last
If there is anything that should cause us to give thanks this week it is that God has provided an eternal home for us.
November 18, 2024
November 24 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Battle is the Lord’s” (Revelation 21:1-8; 22:1-7, 18-20), by Mark Scott.
November 11, 2024
November 17 Study | Dress for the Victory Feast
The dress code of Heaven for the wedding feast of the Lamb is good deeds. The church (bride) makes herself ready for that feast by righteous acts. John gave this interpretation of the fine linen (19:8).
November 4, 2024
November 10 Study | I Pledge Allegiance
God’s people should be crystal clear about their allegiance. They play to an audience of one. So they must be very careful of other allegiances. For the believers in the seven churches, that meant coming out from the pagan influences of the culture.
November 4, 2024
November 10 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Battle is the Lord’s” (Revelation 17:1-2, 6, 18; 18:1-10), by Mark Scott.
