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How to Grow in Christlikeness with Others

Bill Gaultiere

Nov 74 min read

How to Grow in Christlikeness with Others

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

Safe and Wise Practices for 1-on-1 Discipleship with Students

Sterling Archer

Sep 204 min read

Safe and Wise Practices for 1-on-1 Discipleship with Students

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

4 Ways to Engage Your Students and Keep Your Volunteers This Summer

Sterling Archer

Jun 56 min read

4 Ways to Engage Your Students and Keep Your Volunteers This Summer

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

Jordan Hill

May 24 min read

The Green Glass Door and The Gospel

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...

6 Solutions for the Volunteer Crisis in Churches Today

Adam Erlichman

Apr 244 min read

6 Solutions for the Volunteer Crisis in Churches Today

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

4 Issues of Discipleship in the Church Today

Adam Erlichman

Apr 118 min read

4 Issues of Discipleship in the Church Today

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

Why You Need to Push for Radical Vulnerability

Jonathon M. Seidl

Apr 34 min read

Why You Need to Push for Radical Vulnerability

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...

10 Top Tips for God-Centered Bible Study

Adam Erlichman

Mar 206 min read

10 Top Tips for God-Centered Bible Study

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...

Can Sunday School & Small Groups Coexist?

Adam Erlichman

Mar 115 min read

Can Sunday School & Small Groups Coexist?

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

Adam Erlichman

Mar 63 min read

4 Ways to Brew Your Theology

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,...

Adam Erlichman

Feb 197 min read

The 6 Areas of a Groups Ministry

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...

Adam Erlichman

Feb 143 min read

Forever Friends

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

8 (Internal) Ministry Metrics that Matter

Adam Erlichman

Feb 65 min read

8 (Internal) Ministry Metrics that Matter

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

Adam Erlichman

Jan 173 min read

Why Join a Group

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...

Deciding Which Church Ministry Metrics to Measure

Adam Erlichman

Jan 95 min read

Deciding Which Church Ministry Metrics to Measure

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

Adam Erlichman

Jan 32 min read

The Necessity of Corporate Worship

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...

Adam Erlichman

Dec 19, 20234 min read

5 Indicators of a Potential New Leader

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

Adam Erlichman

Sep 13, 20234 min read

Should I Join a Ministry Cohort?

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

(Part 2) - 8 REASONS WHY CHURCH MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

Adam Erlichman

Aug 28, 20233 min read

(Part 2) - 8 REASONS WHY CHURCH MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

Do you attend a church? Maybe off and on. You hit spurts of great streaks of consistency, but other times, you're absent for weeks or...

8 REASONS WHY CHURCH MEMBERSHIP MATTERS (Part 1)

Adam Erlichman

Aug 20, 20232 min read

8 REASONS WHY CHURCH MEMBERSHIP MATTERS (Part 1)

Do you attend a church? Maybe off and on. You hit spurts of great streaks of consistency, but other times, you're absent for weeks or...

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