11 Practical Prods to Pray for Laborers
The command is clear—“Pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (Matthew 9:38; Luke 10:2). We know compelling reasons …
When I Feel Dead Inside
Every so often, I slip into a melancholy mood. Life seems a weary thing; the world noisy and discordant. My emotions stagnate. Joy and excitement …
The Kingdom of God in Every Book of the New Testament
When we think about the Kingdom of God, we tend to think of the Gospels where Jesus’ offered the kingdom and His people rejected it. …
The Great Commission in Every New Testament Book
When we think about the Great Commission, we tend to think of the five obvious instances in the Gospels and Acts. In each, Jesus commands …
God’s Good Design for Marriage: Questions for Husbands and Wives to Consider
Earlier this year, my wife and I had a group of young couples from our church over to share a meal and talk about God’s …
Enduring Hardship like a Soldier
“You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The things which you have heard from me in the presence …
Why Did Jesus Command Us to Pray for Laborers?
Jesus commanded His disciples to pray earnestly that God would send out laborers into His harvest. This prayer for laborers should be a common focus …
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 …
Concluding Our Analysis of Church-Planting / Disciple-Making Movements: Theology and Methods
Today’s analysis will be the final article in this week’s series on Church-Planting and Disciple-Making Movements. The methods we’ve explored thus far espoused by movement …