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Reconstructing Faith with Trevin Wax
What will it take to bring about renewal of the church in our generation? Trevin Wax takes a closer look at an indispensable element that…
5 Sure Ways to Fail in Leading Church Revitalization
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some sure-fire ways to fail in revitalization.
Three Essential Soul Checks for Every Woman in Ministry
As ministry leaders, we live in a constant rhythm of going, giving, serving and showing up for the women God has placed in our care….
Three Ingredients for a Healthy Soul
Leading in ministry requires more than vision, skill, or endurance. It requires a healthy soul. As leaders, we often pour ourselves out for others, but over time,…
Mentoring: A Biblical Approach to Personal and Professional Development
Mentoring is a hot topic these days. In recent years, I’ve seen it emphasized in several areas of life and ministry, including discipleship, pastoral ministry,…
Spiritual Disciplines Won’t Change Your Life
On this episode of Reconstructing Faith, join Trevin Wax as he asks: What are those practices? Why do they matter? What is the promise and peril in seeking habits of holiness?
Examine: Your Soul (7 mins)
Download The first phase in the process for creating a culture of evangelism is Examine. The first step within this phase is to Examine Your…
Seasons of Spiritual Dryness (an interview with Kristen Wetherell)
As believers and ministry wives, we will experience times of spiritual dryness, times where we struggle to experience the truth of God’s presence in our daily lives, times where our spiritual walk feels stagnant and emotionless. We live in a world full of distraction and fatigue; the battle to focus on Christ is ever present.
Author, mother, and pastor’s wife Kristen Wetherell has experienced times of spiritual dryness in her own walk and joins us today to share her story. Kristen shines light on some symptoms of spiritual dryness to be on the alert for, as well as how to navigate those seasons with Christ and community at the forefront.
Dark Intrusions: A Very Brief Map and Response to Spiritual Activity in our Apologetic Witness
Something strange is stirring. In a world often understood to be dominated by natural, material forces, governed by the life of the rational mind, an…
Season 2, Episode 7: The Spiritual Burnout Society
For the past few years, sociologists and journalists have been describing millennials as “the burnout generation.” Now, there are reports that burnout and stress are on the rise with Gen Z as well. And then there’s the reality of spiritual burnout, the inability to feel the presence and power of God, a loss of desire for spiritual things. Burnout isn’t just a pastor problem. It isn’t just a workplace problem. It’s a spiritual problem, and this challenge affects the church.
Spiritual Warfare (an interview with James and Desiree Westbrook)
The enemy hates any ministry that seeks to increase the kingdom of God. How do we recognize when we are in spiritual warfare, and how do we practically fight against it? James and Desiree Westbrook, planters of The Realm Church in Oakland, California experience immense spiritual warfare every day. They share with us how they battle warfare with Christ’s love, truth, and a right perspective, remaining dedicated to preaching the gospel no matter how the enemy attacks.
Personal Assessment
The NAMB Evangelism Kit Personal Assessment Tool is a valuable instrument aiming to assess the well-being of a pastor’s soul, family and church. Its purpose…
Personal Spiritual Growth
With 21 dead, churches respond to tornado damage amid personal tragedies
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (BP) – Pastor Bob Gilliland’s son Roger called and told him to turn on the weather; a tornado was approaching. “I was...
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Love Worth Finding
Available in Spanish: El Amor Que Vale
Watering the Soul and Weeding the Garden: Spiritual Growth
Apart from an intimate and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, ministry will be empty and impossible. Everyone intends to cultivate a healthy relationship with Jesus…
Does Love Exclude Logic?
In an earlier article, I’ve touched upon necessary apologetics skills, both soft and hard. Soft skills are those interpersonal and character traits that foster relationships…