How Can Churches Help People Discover Their Gifts?
Every believer has something meaningful to contribute to the body of Christ. Scripture teaches that God gives His people different gifts so that together they…
What Are the Essential Doctrines Every Christian Should Know?
Christianity includes centuries of theological study, countless books, and many different traditions. For someone beginning to study theology, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Where should…
Why Should Christians Fast?
Fasting is one of the spiritual practices Christians sometimes find difficult to understand. Prayer and Bible reading may seem like obvious parts of following Jesus,…
How Can I Understand Difficult Bible Passages?
Every Christian eventually encounters passages in the Bible that are difficult to understand. Some contain unfamiliar customs, unusual imagery, complicated theology, or events that raise…
How Can Small Groups Become More Effective?
Small groups can be one of the most important environments for spiritual growth within a church. Sunday worship brings the larger congregation together, but small…
How Do I Build a Lifelong Habit of Bible Study?
Many Christians begin reading the Bible with good intentions but struggle to remain consistent. A new Bible, reading plan, or devotional can provide motivation for…
Where Should I Begin if I’ve Never Practiced Spiritual Disciplines?
If you have never practiced spiritual disciplines, the idea can feel a little overwhelming. Prayer, Bible reading, meditation, fasting, solitude, journaling, worship, and other practices…
What Does the Bible Say About Spiritual Growth?
Most Christians want to grow spiritually, but what does spiritual growth actually look like? It can be tempting to measure growth by how much we…
How Do We Develop New Leaders?
Every healthy church eventually faces the same important question: Who will lead the next generation? Leadership development is not simply about filling ministry positions or…
Can I Study Theology Without Going to Seminary?
Can I Study Theology Without Going to Seminary? For many Christians, the word “theology” immediately brings to mind seminaries, graduate degrees, large libraries, and years…