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Conflict Series Lesson Four: Engaging Conflict
How do you know when to let something go and when God is calling you to speak up? See how confrontation can actually be an act of love when done with humility and grace.
Conflict Series Lesson Three: Managing Conflict
Every church experiences conflict—but not every church handles it well. In this article, Steve Childers shares biblical wisdom for navigating conflict in a way that strengthens your leadership and reflects the love of Christ. Learn how to respond to criticism, recognize unhealthy antagonism, and let the gospel reshape your heart and your relationships.
Conflict Series Lesson Two: Redeeming Conflict
What if your next conflict is actually an invitation from God? Discover how conflict can become a path to glorify God, love others, and grow spiritually.
Conflict Series Lesson One: Ministry Conflict
Ministry conflict isn’t a matter of if but when. The good news is that you don’t have to be caught off guard or alone. Learn how to navigate conflict in a way that protects your people, your heart, and your mission.
Discipleship Series Lesson Six: Design for Discipleship
Most churches want to make mature disciples—but without a clear, intentional plan, that goal often falls short. Discover how to build an intentional, effective discipleship plan rooted in biblical principles.
Discipleship Series Lesson Five: Pathways in Discipleship
Learn how Jesus made disciples—and why his method still transforms lives today. Discover how Jesus used smaller groups and deeper commitments to change the world.
Discipleship Series Lesson Four: Goals in Discipleship
Warning: Someone can be a visionary leader, outstanding preacher, brilliant Bible scholar, and missionary martyr but still not be a mature disciple. What does a mature disciple of Jesus Christ really look like? You might be surprised.
Discipleship Series Lesson Three: Principles of Discipleship
Discover biblical principles for discipleship that move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. Explore practical wisdom on grace-driven obedience, personalized mentoring, and holistic growth to help your church cultivate devoted followers of Christ.
Discipleship Series Lesson Two: The Master’s Method of Discipleship
When Jesus’ plan is reflected on, it’s so different from the modern church that its implications are nothing less than revolutionary. Learn how to be more effective in making disciples by taking a closer look at the Master's method.
Discipleship Series Lesson One: Foundations of Discipleship
Think you know how to make disciples? Think again. Discover the three specific ways Jesus commands us to make disciples in this first article in the new Discipleship Series by Steve Childers.
The Heart of Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 6
How does the gospel really change you? What’s your part? What’s God’s part? Discover how the gospel brings personal renewal to the human heart – beginning with yours.
Spreading Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 5
The answer our nation and world needs! History has shown that when healthy churches flourish, people and societies flourish. Learn practical ways to help your church spread gospel renewal in the world.
Community Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 4
Discover how your church is meant to be a sign, an instrument, and a foretaste of God’s Kingdom in your community. Learn how embracing both the gathered and scattered ministries of your church can help birth gospel renewal movements.
Church Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 3
Revitalize your church by discovering the biblical path to renewal. Learn how to lead your church to renewal by realigning the church with God’s mission of restoring people to God, each other, and the world in the Renewal Series by Steve Childers.
Personal Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 2
Personal renewal begins when spiritually thirsty people start turning away from their idols and begin drinking deeply from the well that is Christ. The key to personal renewal is learning how to understand and apply the gospel as God’s ultimate solution to all the problems of life.
Vision for Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 1
Experience personal renewal by being swept up in God’s cosmic renewal project to make all things new. Discover God’s kingdom vision for your personal, church, and community renewal through the transforming power of the gospel in the new Renewal Series by Steve Childers.
The Main Thing: Priorities, Lesson 6
Do you love me? Learn the life-changing lesson Jesus taught Peter after he answered yes to this question. Learn how to make the main thing the main thing in lesson 6 in the Priorities Series by Steve Childers.
Product vs. Process Living: Priorities, Lesson 5
Discover how lasting joy in life and ministry comes when you learn how to find joy in the process, not just the product. Learn how to apply Elizabeth Elliott's challenge, "Don't let your living for tomorrow slay your living for today." in this series by Steve Childers.
Pursuing the Kingdom vs. the King: Priorities, Lesson 4
WARNING: You can pursue the Kingdom and not the King! Join us as we explore the profound difference between serving God as a faithful servant and a beloved child–in Lesson 4 of the Priorities Series by Steve Childers.
Goals vs. Desires: Priorities, Lesson 3
Feeling overwhelmed in ministry? Discover the freedom and peace that comes by applying Jesus’ teaching on anxiety in the Sermon on the Mount. Learn how to work toward your goals and pray for your desires in this series by Steve Childers.