Frontpage Article Marriage Deepening Date Night Intimacy He sits in the counseling office, eyes down, a sheepish grin tugging at the corner of his mouth. He’d only been married three years but already had one little guy crawling and a baby girl in diapers. He and his young wife were burning the midnight oil – cook, eat, clean, diaper, work, park, toys, […] Written by Anthony Wood December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Church Growth Church Planting Frontpage Article Pastoral Ministry 3 Keys to Effective Church Planting 21st century America has seen a church planting revival. Church plants are popping up everywhere. I recently googled “Church Plant” in a well-known mid-level U.S. city, and twenty churches popped up within a 5-mile radius. There was a congregation named “Fresh Church” one block from “Radiant Church” who was just around the corner from “Destiny Church.” We’ve seen […] Written by Anthony Wood December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Frontpage Article Leadership The Courageous Example of John MacArthur It’s been impossible for me to miss the controversy that’s been brewing in Southern California between Governor Gavin Newsom and Sun Valley’s Grace Community Church as led by their pastor-teacher, John MacArthur. As a former member of Grace (and custodian), and graduate of The Master’s Seminary, it’s been interesting for me to consider his recent […] Written by Jon Benzinger August 14, 2020November 5, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Frontpage Article Social Media 10 Commandments for Social Media This article needs minimal introduction. Social media is ablaze right now and has been for some time. Rage is on the rise, wars are fought using words as ammunition, and aggressive debate takes its toll on even the most upbeat human souls. How does a Christian resist the temptation to hurl verbal stones when it […] Written by Costi Hinn July 6, 2020October 13, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Discipleship Frontpage Article 6 Ways to Stifle Your Small Group Small groups can be an incredible blessing, but they are not fail-proof. At times, churches “sell” small group involvement as the secret sauce to a thriving spiritual life; overflowing with friendships and community that fills hearts and saves marriages! Don’t get me wrong. I love small groups. For six years I had the privilege of […] Written by Costi Hinn December 19, 2019October 13, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Frontpage Article Leadership Leadership Lessons from Nehemiah God has an ultimate agenda for His people that brings glory to His name and joy to their hearts. He doesn’t have to, but He most often uses human leaders to unravel His plans. Much like today, there were leaders throughout the Bible who used their positions of power to abuse and exploit people for […] Written by Costi Hinn February 27, 2019October 15, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Church Growth Frontpage Article Leadership Pastoral Ministry Why Biblical Elders Are Vital to Church Health Church leadership models always seem to be going through a type of cultural renovation. Trying to stay relevant, influential evangelicals try to innovate at every turn; trading in biblical roles like elder and deacon for newer, less biblically stringent leadership positions. Some churches avoid having elders altogether because of bad experiences or horror stories from others […] Written by Costi Hinn October 16, 2018November 21, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Frontpage Article Leadership Pastoral Ministry Spiritual Abuse 5 Signs of a Dangerous Pastor Trustworthy leadership is hard to find. Inside and outside Christianity, men and women with fancy letters behind their names are doing nasty things to innocent people – and children. It’s becoming more and more apparent that academic degrees (while important) and achievements (while admirable) are not the measure of success for a leader. Integrity is. […] Written by Costi Hinn August 27, 2018October 15, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Frontpage Article Leadership Private Lives Define Public Leaders It was the great Puritan John Owen who said, “A minister may fill his pews, his communion roll, the mouths of the public, but what that minister is on his knees in secret before God Almighty, that he is and no more.” What John Owen had right almost 400 years ago still rings true today. […] Written by Costi Hinn February 1, 2018November 8, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
5 Ways to Frustrate Your Children Christian parents need a steady stream of wise counsel. How we obtain that counsel, and whether or not we submit to it, is the difference between a home that is growing with chaotic rebellion (even if we deny it), and a home that is growing with consistent righteousness. No one is near perfect when it […] Written by Costi Hinn January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Social Justice & Marxism for Everyday People If you’ve interacted with social media at all this past year, you’ve more than likely seen the back-and-forth debates about social justice. In the midst of Twitter manifestos and keyboard wars, terms like “Marxism,” “Socialism,” and “Woke” are thrown around, and threads fill with $10 words that so few people actually understand. Many are forced […] Written by Anthony Wood January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why Your Church Should Practice Church Discipline One of the more-frequently misapplied passages of Scripture is Matthew 18:20, where the Lord Jesus is recorded as saying: “For where two or three have gathered in My name, I am there in their midst.” Whether this verse is thrown around at a men’s prayer breakfast, a church potluck, or a small group conversation in […] Written by Jesse Randolph December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
3 Ways to Test “Positive” This Christmas Written by Costi Hinn December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked