Why Vertical Koinonia Must Come Before Horizontal Community

We Keep Starting Sideways We talk a lot about “community” in the church—small groups, life groups, friendships, accountability—but Scripture insists that true fellowship doesn’t start sideways or shoulder to shoulder. It starts upward. Before we can be truly right...

How to Discern “Good Soil” in Mentoring Conversations

Jesus didn’t chase metrics—He sowed seed faithfully and discerned hearts wisely. In a world of “churchianity” vs. true transformation, how do you spot “good soil” without turning people into projects? Discover biblical markers, guardrails against savior burnout, and gentle questions to guide your next gospel conversation—all rooted in Matthew 13.

The Emotional Intelligence of Nehemiah: Why the Best Leaders Weep Before They Build

Leadership lessons from a man who spent four months in prayer before drafting his first project plan The Leadership Industry’s Favorite Builder Open any Christian leadership book or attend any church leadership conference, and you’ll almost certainly encounter...

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Evangelism Reframed: Starting Where God Started

In many circles, evangelism begins with Genesis 3, with sin, brokenness, and separation from God. The approach is valid, but I would like to challenge you on the starting point for evangelism. When we open with, “You are a sinner in need of saving,” we bypass the foundational truth of Scripture's opening movement, that we were made in the image of God, for relationship, purpose, and flourishing. For those in positions of leadership and influence, this reframed approach is not only theologically faithful, but it is strategically wise.

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Increase Your Cultural IQ

In Colossians 3:11, Paul speaks of a mix of Jew, Gentile, free man, and slave. In Christ, there is no difference. There is unity within the body of these wide ranges of cultural mixes. But how well do you think these believers from these diverse backgrounds really unify in Christ?