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The Heart for Mercy (Mercy, Part 5)

The Heart for Mercy (Mercy, Part 5)

Biblical mercy is much broader than mere physical acts of charity or development for the materially poor. Mercy seeks to alleviate not only suffering from physical brokenness, but also all forms of spiritual, mental, emotional, and relational brokenness because of sin. In this part, you'll learn how to understand why mercy ministry is an act of service in worship to God.

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When Helping Hurts– The Danger of Good Intentions When Serving The Poor (Mercy, Part 6)

When Helping Hurts– The Danger of Good Intentions When Serving The Poor (Mercy, Part 6)

Biblical mercy is much broader than mere physical acts of charity or development for the materially poor. Mercy seeks to alleviate not only suffering from physical brokenness, but also all forms of spiritual, mental, emotional, and relational brokenness because of sin. In this part, you'll learn how to determine best contextualized practices for your church mercy ministries.

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The Revelation of God (Perspectives in Theology, Part 1)

The Revelation of God (Perspectives in Theology, Part 1)

The revelation of God’s Triune Lordship in the gospel is not just a set of theological beliefs. It’s also a way of seeing God and all things that gives meaning and purpose to life. It’s a biblical worldview through which we are meant to understand everything that happens so we will know, love, serve, and worship God as Triune Lord in all areas of life.

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The Revelation of God's Attributes (Perspectives in Theology, Part 2)

The Revelation of God's Attributes (Perspectives in Theology, Part 2)

Deepen your knowledge of God by examining analogies he’s given us about himself. Then, take a closer look at God’s knowledge (omniscience), power (omnipotence), and presence (omnipresence).

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God’s Creation and the Fall (Perspectives in Theology, Part 4)

God’s Creation and the Fall (Perspectives in Theology, Part 4)

Recognize how God created the world to be his kingdom on earth, and understand how the Father’s kingdom on earth was overthrown. Learn how God’s good creation of the world and humanity did not lose its original God-ordained order, structure, and laws.

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God’s Triune Lordship in All Things (Perspectives in Theology, Part 6)

God’s Triune Lordship in All Things (Perspectives in Theology, Part 6)

The Bible’s revelation of God’s Triune Lordship in the gospel is not just a set of theological beliefs. It’s also a way of seeing God and all things, a biblical worldview, that helps you know and worship God as Triune Lord in all areas of your life. Learn how to see the person and work of the Triune God in everything so you will know, love, serve, and worship God as Triune Lord in all areas of your life.

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Core Convictions (Preaching, Part 1)

Core Convictions (Preaching, Part 1)

In a world that no longer wants to listen, the essential secret is not mastering certain preaching techniques, but being mastered by certain core convictions. Understand the necessary core convictions in preaching.

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A Walk Through Ephesians (Preaching, Part 3)

A Walk Through Ephesians (Preaching, Part 3)

The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians displays a pattern for Gospel-centered preaching that includes both indicatives and imperatives. In Ephesians, the Apostle Paul demonstrates a model for Gospel-centered preaching that includes both indicatives (chapters 1-3: who we are in Christ) and imperatives (chapters 4-6: what we do for Christ).

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Preaching Methods: Part 1 (Preaching, Part 4)

Preaching Methods: Part 1 (Preaching, Part 4)

Harvard medical doctor, Atul Gawande, made an amazing discovery of a simple, practical tool that is proven to help pilots and surgeons be more effective. Learn how this tool can help preachers too.

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The Making of a Church Leader (Leadership, Part 1)

The Making of a Church Leader (Leadership, Part 1)

There is no magic template for developing leaders. God moves mysteriously in his sovereignty to raise up leaders for his church. Nevertheless, there are some valuable, biblical principles that are given to the church for developing godly leaders. These principles help churches develop leaders according to the requirements of Scripture and help leaders be more effective in their ministries.

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Effective Leadership Training Methods (Leadership, Part 2)

Effective Leadership Training Methods (Leadership, Part 2)

There is no magic template for developing leaders. God moves mysteriously in his sovereignty to raise up leaders for his church. Nevertheless, there are some valuable, biblical principles that are given to the church for developing godly leaders. These principles help churches develop leaders according to the requirements of Scripture and help leaders be more effective in their ministries.

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Leadership Development Models (Leadership, Part 3)

Leadership Development Models (Leadership, Part 3)

There is no magic template for developing leaders. God moves mysteriously in his sovereignty to raise up leaders for his church. Nevertheless, there are some valuable, biblical principles that are given to the church for developing godly leaders. These principles help churches develop leaders according to the requirements of Scripture and help leaders be more effective in their ministries.

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Leadership Development Profile (Leadership, Part 4)

Leadership Development Profile (Leadership, Part 4)

There is no magic template for developing leaders. God moves mysteriously in his sovereignty to raise up leaders for his church. Nevertheless, there are some valuable, biblical principles that are given to the church for developing godly leaders. These principles help churches develop leaders according to the requirements of Scripture and help leaders be more effective in their ministries.

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Leadership Learning Principles (Leadership, Part 5)

Leadership Learning Principles (Leadership, Part 5)

There is no magic template for developing leaders. God moves mysteriously in his sovereignty to raise up leaders for his church. Nevertheless, there are some valuable, biblical principles that are given to the church for developing godly leaders. These principles help churches develop leaders according to the requirements of Scripture and help leaders be more effective in their ministries.

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The Power of a Learning Contract (Leadership, Part 6)

The Power of a Learning Contract (Leadership, Part 6)

There is no magic template for developing leaders. God moves mysteriously in his sovereignty to raise up leaders for his church. Nevertheless, there are some valuable, biblical principles that are given to the church for developing godly leaders. These principles help churches develop leaders according to the requirements of Scripture and help leaders be more effective in their ministries.

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