5 Reasons Why Churches Are No Longer Training Leaders
Where are the pastors and missionaries for the next generation? Where are the leaders to be trained? The laborers have always been few (Luke 10:2). …
The Missing Ingredient in the Mission of the Local Church
I don’t cook. I don’t bake. But I do have daughters who do. They prepare delicious food, except when they leave important ingredients out. Baking …
O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus: Old Lyrics with Timeless Truths
Some tunes stick with you–they live in your head and invade your quiet moments. The classic melody for “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus” …
The Fascinating History of the Wordless Book
The Wordless Book is an amazing tool for sharing the gospel. The simple colors help us to remember the vital truths from the Word of …
What Is the Irreducible Minimum When Sharing the Gospel?
Like a diamond, the gospel glistens with a myriad of facets. The good news of salvation through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ …
Norris Groves: The Little-Known Man Who Inspired a Movement
Overview “Norris Groves was a dentist. He did well for himself in Exeter, England, in the 1820s. He gave to the poor and championed the …
Who Is the Hero of Your Story?
We all want to be the hero. We want to be the Superman or Wonder Woman of our own saga. Almost instinctively, we picture ourselves …
Why Do We Say “Ask Jesus Into Your Heart”?
The phrase “ask Jesus into your heart” does not occur in Scripture. My recent article makes this point. So, why do we use this phrase? …
Do You Speak “Churchese”? Ask Jesus Into Your Heart
“Ask Jesus into your heart.” You’ve heard it said. Maybe you’ve said it yourself. Often, it’s what we say to children as we encourage them …
Peter Rumachik: Russian Prison, Centipedes, and God at Work
Overview “If you don’t stop praying to God, then we’ll keep you in prison for the rest of your life,” the soviet official threatened Pastor …