Inspiring Ministry & Church Development Articles

10 Key Bible Verses on Joy

God’s Gift to the Believer Joy is the gift of God to those who trust in Christ. Be encouraged by these verses and commentary adapted from the ESV Study Bible. Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said to them, ... Continue Reading...

Why Mourning Can Be Good for Us

Paul David Tripp

Grieve for Sin It’s good to mourn, it’s healthy to be sad, and it’s appropriate to groan. Something is wrong with us, something is missing in our hearts and our understanding of life, if we are able to look... Continue Reading...

Help for When a Pastor’s Time and Energy Are Limited

Paul David Tripp

Limited Time Is Grace Time has been set for us; we didn’t have a vote, and we have zero ability to escape. The time structure that shapes the existence of all God’s creatures bursts off the page of Gen... Continue Reading...

Rewriting Your Narrative

Dr. Daniel Emina and Rick Lawrence

It may sound strange, but when Jesus declares “I must preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God” (Luke 4:43) He is also inviting us to enter His school of the martial arts—His “Dojo.” In the martial arts we l... Continue Reading...

Practical Ways to Sustain Family Worship

David Murray

3 Simple HelpsI've noticed when I talk about family worship that people say, I've tried it. It doesn't work. Or, I've tried, but I can't keep it going. They are discouraged from even trying again, especially i... Continue Reading...

Everything You Need to Know about the Apostles’ Creed

Cory Mansfield

There are three primary creeds that are utilized within the church today. These three creeds are the Nicene Creed, the Athanasian Creed, and the Apostles’ Creed. The importance of creeds cannot be overstated. ... Continue Reading...

4 Ways Churches and Church Leaders can Support Ministry to Women

Melissa Fuller

I dread baby showers. Don’t get me wrong, I adore my friends and family and would do anything to celebrate them. I love showering the mother-to-be with gifts and compliments. I love sharing meaningful memories... Continue Reading...

The Ultimate Guide to Old Testament Prophecies Jesus Christ Fulfilled

Cory Mansfield

The Old Testament has anywhere from 200-400 prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus. Although scholars differ on the number, the sheer unlikeliness that one person could fulfill all of these prophecies point t... Continue Reading...

How Do We Gain Ground for God’s Kingdom?

Greg Laurie

In this world where the culture seems to be dictating what is right and wrong, and we are often taking our cues from Hollywood or Washington D.C., it often feels like the church is losing ground. Instead of in... Continue Reading...

Ecclesiastical Myopia – The Nearsightedness of the American Church

R.C. Sproul

Perhaps the most remarkable statement I ever heard a man utter from the pulpit was: "He has a penurious epistemology, which tends to be myopic." I was seated in the balcony of the church when that statement wa... Continue Reading...