"There is a hard word that we must often receive to be faithful to what God has called us to: You are not your own."
Read from Jonathan Lumley, a @SpurgeonColl alumnus, as he encourages believers to resist comparison and faithfully follow Christ: bit.ly/3UMRoCo
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Words of encouragement matter, but so do relationships.
Read from Bradford Alan Ratliff as he reflects on the importance of mentoring young pastors and walking alongside them through the challenges of ministry: bit.ly/4zk0B3j
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Is there good news for men at midlife?
@jaredcwilson wrote a new book titled exactly that, "Good News for Midlife" and in this episode, he and @RonniKurtz discuss the season of middle age with its unique challenges and opportunities.
Watch it today: bit.ly/3UmM88r
Having people around you isn't the same as having friends.
Read this excerpt from @jaredcwilson's newest book as he reflects on loneliness, isolation, and the importance of cultivating meaningful friendships in every season of life.
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What does an elder actually do?
Read from Matthew Crocker as he explores the biblical role of elders and explains how faithful shepherds protect the church from false teaching, correct those who are wayward, and lead by example: bit.ly/3WBrAto
Words can build up or tear down.
Read from Osbert Wei as he reflects on the destructive power of gossip and encourages Christians to put out the fire by speaking truth in love and using their words to build up the body of Christ: bit.ly/3WtXecs
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"...our best creative work doesn’t start at the whiteboard. It starts in worship, in the Word, and in slowing down long enough to observe what God has created." - Tyler Rosas
Read his new article today on creativity in light of God's Kingdom: bit.ly/3X59eB7
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Ministry can be exhausting.
When a listener asks about endurance and joy in ministry, @jaredcwilson and @ronnikurtz discuss the realities of ministry fatigue and offer encouragement for finding strength and perseverance for the road ahead.
Watch today: bit.ly/4Ahjnt3
What does biblical leadership really look like?
Read from Phillip Aiyabei as he contrasts the pursuit of position with Christ's call to servant-hearted leadership and faithful ministry: bit.ly/4ioIoMU
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God didn't give you His gifts to keep buried.
Read from Jonathan Lumley as he reflects on Jesus' parable of the talents and challenges us to stop hiding our gifts in fear and instead steward them faithfully for the good of others and the glory of Christ. ftc.co/resource-library/arti…
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How do you walk well with someone who is suffering?
Read from Randi Singleton as she encourages believers to understand how hope and healing can coexist and why faithful presence is often one of the greatest gifts we can give to those in pain: bit.ly/4svnqPD
Why does the Reformation still matter today?
In anticipation of October 31, @jaredcwilson and @ronnikurtz discuss the legacy of the Protestant Reformation and the ongoing need for the church to be continually reformed by Scripture.
Watch it today: bit.ly/4eW3WxY
What is the most important question to ask after a Sunday gathering?
Read from Justin Benson as he reminds pastors that faithful shepherding begins with knowing and caring for people, not simply tracking numbers: bit.ly/4iam61e
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You can do the right things for the wrong reasons.
Read from Osbert Wei as he considers why ministry is never ultimately about building our own reputation, but about serving others for the glory of God: bit.ly/4BrJCy5
Who is shaping your life in Christ?
Read from Zach Hollifield as he reflects on the need for spiritual fathers and mothers who can be personally known, deeply trusted, and faithfully imitated: bit.ly/4z1c3kQ
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It's another Grab Bag episode!
Watch our new episode with @jaredcwilson and @ronnikurtz as they bring surprise questions for each other and see which ones catch them off guard at: bit.ly/4z1zqLh
What is one indispensable key to joyful ministry?
Read from Tyler Greene as he considers how the practice of gratitude enables Christians to endure the challenges of ministry with joy: bit.ly/4seZfVD
Have you counted the cost of following Jesus?
Read from Osbert B. Wei as he walks through four questions that reveal whether you’ve truly counted the cost of discipleship and surrendered your plans, timing, direction, and relationships to Christ: bit.ly/3TIXN0X
Cold takes only on a subject that seems to rile up evangelical social media every new moon.
@jaredcwilson and @RonniKurtz discuss the ins and outs of ministry sabbaticals, and why people seem to get so upset about them.
Watch it today: bit.ly/4B7rkC2
Who are your “garden friends”?
Read from Jimmy Davis on why you need faithful friends who will stay present, pay attention, and pray with you through the hardest seasons of life and ministry: bit.ly/4s7FD5J



















