There is nothing like the beginning of a new year for fresh momentum in vital goals. And there is no more vital area of goal-setting than in our walk with God.

Ultimately, we want our students to enter adulthood with a heart for God and a surrender to His will. As we equip them with the skills to live a faithful Christian life, it is vital that we keep our eyes on the big picture.

Every Christmas, our attention turns to Bethlehem. We sing of angels and shepherds, and of God stepping into human history wrapped in humility and grace. The King of kings was laid in a lowly manger.

Dare we call something preaching that has not these two elements? Is reading, quoting, or explaining the Bible without the Spirit of God’s power really preaching? Does someone who is filled with the Holy Spirit but never uses Scripture accomplish the task of preaching?

We tend to enlarge ourselves in our own imaginations. We think we are strong and capable. But the greatness and majesty of God’s creation reminds us of just how small we really are—how needy we are of the power of God in our lives. 

The key isn't chasing the next big thing. It's about being faithful with what God gives you and building on biblical priorities that actually work.

Whether you pastor a large congregation or a church plant, whether you have a paid staff or you’re working entirely with volunteers, this truth holds steady: the strength of your ministry rises or falls on the strength of the leaders you reproduce.

The ministry of operations is not simply about fixing what breaks; it is about supporting the work of the Great Commission.

Our culture preaches that life is found in possessions—bigger houses, newer cars, more vacations. Jesus teaches the opposite: deny self and follow Him.

It was March 2020, and everything seemed perfectly normal — until it wasn’t.