By: Rick Howerton Some people have asked me why I chose to do a revised version of A Different Kind of Tribe: Embracing the New Small...

By: Craig Walker Ever seen a circus performer or a YouTube video of someone furiously keeping multiple plates spinning? It’s an...

All of us want to thrive in relationship with Jesus. But the journey to becoming fully loving apprentices of Christ doesn't come without...

Ensure the safety of your students and yourself during discipleship meetings By: RoChelle Crow "He did WHAT?” As I stood in the kitchen,...

Of all the seasons in student ministry, summer stands out as an incredible opportunity and incredible challenge to engage both students...

When I played college baseball, we used to play games on the road to make the time go by faster. My game of choice was either Spades or...

There is a volunteer crisis in the church today. It’s been a crisis for nearly two decades, if not longer. In 2008, Exponential...

Introduction Discipleship is the primary mission of the church to a lost and dying world. "Go and make disciples of all nations,...

Adjectives are important in life. Don’t believe me? There’s a big difference between a meal and a “delicious” meal. The former is what...

Disclaimer: This article is for anyone who has ever been confused by something they read in the Bible. If you have unlocked all of the...

Historically, circles (small groups) and rows (Sunday School) have battled over discipleship in the church. Each has similar goals with...

The aroma of coffee is filling the air. A slow Saturday morning awaits. Your mind awakens, and while you reach for your Bible, you think,...

On a baseball team, rarely will you find the five-tool player that meets every need of the team. In fact, it’s impossible for one player...

What’s the difference between spending time with a non-Christian versus a Christian friend?  Is there a difference?  Does it matter if...

I often hear the question from church leadership, "What metrics should we measure?" In a data-saturated Information Age that often feels...

What is a small group? Why do they matter? Should I join one? Why would I join one? There are plenty of other ways for me to be around...

I often hear the question from church leadership, "What metrics should we measure?" In a data-saturated Information Age that often feels...

What is corporate worship? Is it the same as Sunday service? Are there any benefits for me to attend Sunday service or join in corporate...

Do you need more leaders? Are you experiencing a leadership drought and lack of willing individuals to step up to begin leading? Yes,...

What's a ministry cohort? There are all kinds of cohorts these days: lead, executive, discipleship, groups, student/youth, kids,...