Part 2: Authenticity
When I was younger, I sat with a friend who was struggling in life. A couple of years before, I had committed my life to Christ in a ver...
In 2000, at the age of 18, I started working in churches. Since then, my time in vocational ministry has seen a ton of changes. The church growth movement and e...
In the last episode of their "Fruit of the Spirit" series, Debbie and Josh discussed the fruit of gentleness and self-control. These two fruits are invaluable t...
In this episode, Debbie and Josh look at what it means to be faithful. Why is it important to be able to stand on what you believe, and what happens if you can'...
In a Bible study, I overheard a dispute between two siblings. There was a lot of the usual, “he said,” “she said,” “they said,” and “Mom said.” In the midst of ...
By Pastor Chris and Tené Linzey
This post is NOT about the trial or the verdicts of recent volatile cases, but about an issue that these debacles have brough...
One of the problems in the church is that we’re not authentic enough. We all hear this pretty often.
Authentic is a lovely word. And being "authentic" sounds...
Some Thoughts on Live-streaming Your Service
One priority I’ve had in every church I’ve pastored is starting live-streaming of their worship services. I began ...
“I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate” (Romans 7:15 NLT).
Effort normally leads to ...
20 years ago, CNN financial analysts predicted that a cashless society was “generations away in the United states.” Those analysts would be shocked if they knew...
Did you make any New Year resolutions for 2020?
I haven’t made any for years—it's too depressing breaking them after a week!
So, instead, how about rest...
Data is the beginning of wisdom, not the end. I’ve had the privilege to work in environments that exuded teamwork and inspiration, as well as those that created...
