By Dave Ferguson and Warren Bird A simple tool for apprenticing followers of Christ who can apprentice others. I wonder if out of reverence for Jesus being divine, we sometimes dismiss his disciple-making practices and think, Well, that’s because it’s Jesus; he’s God. Of course he’s the best people-developer in the universe. So we admire how... Continue Reading →
Pastors, the Church is not our Personal Platform
By Karl Vaters The church does not exist to give us an audience for our ideas, projects or egos. It exists to fulfill Christ’s purposes. The church belongs to Jesus. It is not owned by its denomination, its donors, its members, its staff or its lead pastor. Jesus said he would build his church –... Continue Reading →
Five Ways to Invest in the Next Generation of Leaders – Part 1 of 2
By Laura Copeland Practical tips for raising up more people in ministry Recently, I started helping with a small group for university students. I’m only a few weeks in, but I’m already in love with them. They’re smart, passionate, kind, creative, and fun to be around. They are crazy about Jesus, and they love the... Continue Reading →
The Army And The King
By Rev. Carla Sunberg Several years ago I heard a sermon by the President of Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, USA — Carla Sunberg. Rev. Sunberg opened the work of the Church of the Nazarene in Russia and served for 13 years before becoming a pastor and District Superintendent in the United States. ... Continue Reading →