A modern-day trend in Christian culture is that people are seemingly unable to stay in community with one another. When I say "community," I don't …
How True Wisdom is Pursued in a Healthy Church
A sign of a healthy church from the book of Proverbs is the people (especially the most influential in the group) always stay suspicious of …
How Choosing Independence Ruins Relationships
My wife and I were a part of a small, close-knit church in the past where a pattern emerged over time. A few people in the church would repeatedly …
The Problem with Using Biblical Principles for Making Decisions
Life feels so complicated some of the time. OK, maybe most of the time. It can feel like it would be nice to have a list of do's and don'ts to make …
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The #1 Sign Power Is Being Abused In A Church
There are 2 places you can find power in a group of people in relationship with one another. The first is in position and the second is in …
A Misunderstanding Of Church Structure That Fractures God’s Family
There’s a philosophy about Christian relationships I encountered one time that is ultra-important to know is unhealthy. I didn't know it existed …
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Who’s Responsible To Recognize God’s Will In A Church?
Summary: Each person that receives the Spirit of God is responsible to recognize God's will in a church. But fear of this distributed responsibility …
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The #1 Way Submitting To One Another Disappears In A Church
Summary: The foundational expression of the Life of Christ in a church is submitting to one another. But most of the time when leader/non-leader …
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The One Person In Every Church You Need To Be Very Suspicious Of
This person is at every church you've ever attended, and they'll be at every church you attend in the future. If you hope to live in healthy …
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The 1st Question People Ask About All-Leader Small Group Discussions
Summary: The God-designed way for small groups and churches to coordinate themselves is through agreements. These develop accountability, unity and …
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