Teams are going to fail. That failure can be devastating, disheartening, or frightening. It is also inevitable. If you are committed to innovation and take on God-sized tasks, you are sometimes going to fail in a particular initiative. As painful as it may be, the failure in itself is unimportant in the grand scheme of things. God’s purposes will not be ultimately thwarted. What you learn from that failure is what is important. Here are some important considerations.

As Western Christians, we often begin discipleship by teaching specific content—going through a book and attempting to teach or learn factual concepts. But have we missed the mark? Do you use these two key elements of discipleship in your ministry?

Sabbatic leave is a gift. Once it’s granted, though, some times we don’t know how to use it. If you have been granted a sabbatical leave, spend this rare and precious time carefully. To succeed, plan well and focus on these four key areas.