I wonder if some of the problem is that church leaders do not share what God says about sex.
All by Steve Ridgell
Three Christian Truths About Death
As spiritual leaders … we are expected to have words that matter as we speak into the lives of those in pain.
Church Leaders, Optics, and Why They Matter
I am convinced that, for most church leaders, optics simply reinforce the truth that we care. That we do show up. Optics reflect our hearts.
Three Things You Cannot Do When Your Church Splits
At some point your church will split. It may not be official, but it will happen. Leaders decide not to change certain things and people leave. Or you decide to change things and people leave.
What Will it Take for the Next Revival?
I have often said that I think we are on the verge of the next big evangelistic revival. Here are the five things that will help it to happen.
Take Care of Your Old Flock
Let me suggest three specific ways to express value and worth to our older members.
Why Read “The Cost of Discipleship”?
This is a book I have read many times over by now. I still continue to gain new insights into what it means to live grace.
Five Things I Would Do Right Now if I Were the Devil
The pandemic has given Christians a great opportunity to share their faith. But if I were Satan, here are five things I would do to be sure the church fumbles this opportunity.
Spiritual Leadership During Election Season
It is election season, and that brings an additional layer of stress for spiritual leaders.
Thinking About Church Membership
When someone says “church family,” I think of people, not congregations.
Three Questions We’d Better Be Asking
It has really been helpful for me to think through these questions and remind myself where my allegiance lies, what is really true, and who is in charge of this world.
Free Will and Healing
The most painful thing we do is talk with husbands or wives whose marriages are not being healed.
Teaching Disciples to Live Like Jesus
How exactly do you equip someone? A good place to start is to study how Jesus equipped his followers.
A Chance to Do Church in a Radically Different Way
If you share a house with family members or roommates, then do family church instead of (or in addition to) online church.
Three Things to Remember About the Bible
Whether you are an elder, preacher, teacher, or parent, God’s leaders use and refer to Scripture.
Five Simple Steps to Change a Life
Have your neighbors, coworkers, or classmates over for a meal. Just pick a family out of your world and host them in your home.
Cancer, Jesus, Sin, and Surgery
My recent surgery made me think about melanoma and sin, about radical physical and spiritual surgery, and about recovery.
How to REALLY Grow Your Church
True growth comes not from questions of defense, but questions about how to reach a dark world with the light of Jesus.
The Power of Showing Up
We want to make a difference in the lives of our family, our community of faith, and our world.
Christians Must Think about Why We Are Good Neighbors
We must be good neighbors if we are to follow the second greatest command: love our neighbor as ourselves.