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What Does Jesus Really Want from You? The Journey of Becoming Like Jesus Begins Here
By Matt Chandler Editor's Note: The following article is an adapted synopsis of Chapter 1 from Becoming Like Jesus by Matt Chandler. It has been edited for length and clarity ...
Eric's Corner - August
Hi Friend, I hope you're doing well. This time of year can feel full in all the best—and sometimes most challenging—ways. Whether you're planning for the fall, catching your breath ...
The Missing Link Between Emotional Health and Spiritual Growth
by Dr. Alison Cook Perhaps you’ve seen these patterns showing up in your church, or even in yourself: ● perfectionism● burnout● chronic guilt● emotional shutdown● ...
Steal This Idea: A Trust Challenge Your Church Can Take Together
Why does trusting God feel easy in some seasons—and almost impossible in others? Many people in our churches genuinely believe God is good and faithful. Yet when prayers go unanswered, ...
Eric's Corner - July
Hi friends, July is a great time to start looking ahead. Before the calendars fill up and fall ministry kicks into high gear, now is the perfect opportunity to plan ...
A Red Cow Is Making Headlines—Here's What Your People Are Really Asking
By Chichi Onyekanne, Tracy Onyekanne, Annaly Mawire, and Jason McKay, The Faith and Friction Podcasts Hosts A perfect red cow. That's it. That's the headline making waves in news outlets, ...
Steal This Idea: Turn a Simple Bible Giveaway into a Shared Church Story
When your church hands someone a Bible, you're giving more than a book. You're placing God's Word into someone's hands at a moment that could change the course of their ...
Millstones and Smartphones: A Biblical Case for Speaking Boldly About Digital Harm
by Chris McKenna You guard the doors of your church, vet your volunteers, and lock your nurseries at night. You preach protection, model discipleship, and shepherd families through their hardest ...
Eric's Corner - June 2026
Hi Friend, It’s hard to believe as we’re headed to our umpteenth graduation open house this week, that before we know it, small groups will relaunch, classrooms will fill back ...
Time Saver: Bible Study Overviews for Small Group Leaders
Do you spend hours researching Bible studies looking for the best fit for your group? Do you ever wish someone would hand you a cheat sheet when you're trying to pick ...
The Stone That Shattered a Zealous Heart
Have you ever considered the weight of a single moment in shaping the course of history? How does the intense darkness of hatred finally give way to the redeeming light ...
Steal This Idea: Discipling Girls to Go Against the Crowd and Follow Jesus Boldly
By Anne Wilson I’ve always had a little bit of a rebellious streak in me. Not in the “cause trouble just because you can” kind of way. But ever ...
When Church Gets Messy: Living Unoffended Because We Need Community
By Brant Hansen Ministry is full of opportunities to be offended, but it doesn’t have to define you or your leadership. In Living Unoffended, Brant Hansen offers a refreshing, deeply ...
Renewing Your Strength: Biblical Meditation for Pastors
By Robert J. Morgan I’m sure you know what it’s like to be tired. Perhaps you feel exhausted right now. When our strength ebbs, it affects our emotions, which ...
Eric's Corner - May 2026
Hi Friend, May is here, and with it comes a season that often feels like both a finish line and a starting point. You’re wrapping up spring rhythms while already ...
Church Spotlight: A Creative Movement Growing Around the World
By Al Gordon, author of Spark On a Saturday night in East London, a thousand young creatives gather for what they expect to be a conference. Something shifts midway through ...
Free Resources
Using How (not) to Save the World with your church or small group?
Here are some tools to help:
The Small Group Tool Kit includes two mobile-friendly invitation cards, reflection cards to enhance your small group experience, and a worship song playlist curated by Hosanna Wong that can beplayed during small group meetings or personal Bible study time.
The Church Tool Kit includes a downloadable poster, bulletininsert, invitation card, and Power Point slide.
Is your church talking about anxiety, depression and mental health issues? You should be.
Shawn Johnson, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church, gives a
searingly honest portrait of anxiety and depression and shows readers how to fight back and live free. He also has put together three free tools pastors can use to help their congregation have a productive conversation around mental health, including a discussion guide, sermon notes and key Scripture verses.