Specific Places of Service for Every Spiritual Gift in Your Church

Last updated on: August 23, 2018 at 3:38 am By Josh Daffern

It’s common for Christians to get excited about discovering their spiritual gifts, take a test or an online assessment (like spiritualgiftstest.com), and then lose interest because they don’t know a practical way to leverage their spiritual gifts in the local church. We’re called not just to discover our spiritual gifts but to develop them. This list isn’t exhaustive, but here are a few specific places in the local where you can begin to leverage every spiritual gift: ADMINISTRATION – (The gift... Read more

10 Incredible Things That Happen When We Invite Someone to Church

Last updated on: August 20, 2018 at 3:04 am By Josh Daffern

An invitation to church is so much more than an invitation. 10 incredible things happen when church members invite others to church with them. Read more

4 Ways For Your Church to Live Humbly

Last updated on: August 16, 2018 at 3:38 am By Josh Daffern

Since God really does oppose the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6), we need to learn how to walk humbly as churches. Read more

5 Steps to Cultivating Humility in Your Own Life

Last updated on: August 13, 2018 at 6:13 am By Josh Daffern

We can humble ourselves or ultimately God Himself will humble us. Trust me, things go better when we humble ourselves. Here are five steps. Read more

5 Types of Sermon Series and How to Leverage Them in Your Church

Last updated on: August 9, 2018 at 3:44 am By Josh Daffern

Not every sermon series is created equal. Here are five different types of series to weave into the rhythm of your yearly preaching calendar. Read more

A Biblical Argument NOT to Preach Verse-by-Verse on Sundays

Last updated on: August 4, 2018 at 3:06 pm By Josh Daffern

Proponents of the "sermon series" preaching camp may have a surprising advocate: the Apostle Paul himself. Read more

Why It’s Dangerous to ‘Build a Church on the Bible’

Last updated on: August 2, 2018 at 3:42 am By Josh Daffern

A popular and influential pastor declared that his church was 'built on the Bible.' What's wrong with that statement? Actually, a lot. Read more

2 Essential Characteristics Needed for Every Church Leader

Last updated on: July 30, 2018 at 5:23 am By Josh Daffern

There are many desirable qualities you want in a church leader, but here are two essential characteristics if you want to move the Kingdom forward. Read more

1 Corinthians Warns Us About How We Speak About Illegal Immigrants

Last updated on: July 26, 2018 at 5:10 am By Josh Daffern

As the entrenched positions of the political debate on illegal immigration become more divisive, we would do well to heed the warning of 1 Corinthians. Read more

8 Areas of Your Church Worth Constantly Improving

Last updated on: July 17, 2018 at 7:14 am By Josh Daffern

If you're going to try and improve your church, get the biggest bang for your buck. Here are 8 areas so vital you should always be improving them. Read more