Are you a good listener? We'd all like to answer yes, but are we really? The simple gift of listening can build bridges and open doors in even the most delicate of conversations.

Listening well can deepen relationships, shape emotions, and inform decisions. Most know this. And most believe they listen well. But do you really? Here are ten suggestions for improving your listening game today.

Sometimes we may think that if we could just live in a beautiful place, have a nice home, and make plenty of money we’d be happier. However, our living conditions do not have as much to do with our joy and happiness as the condition of our hearts and attitudes.

As Mission Centers of Houston began praying and working to expand their homeless ministry, God brought churches and volunteers to provide what they needed. We are so grateful for churches and individuals reaching out and providing physical and spiritual resources for our under-resourced neighbors in the inner city of Houston.

October, or“Pastor Appreciation Month,” is a full month to tell your pastor how much you love them! To tell someone you appreciate them is to recognize their full worth, to grasp the full quality of their nature and full significance of the role they have played in your life in a particular situation, circumstance, or season. That’s pretty powerful!

But then, I started thinking about our Great Shepherd—The Ultimate Pastor. Do we take time to appreciate Him?

After I shared about some of the outreach I had been doing in Kingwood, one of the other pastors said “I sure am glad there are guys like you out there who can hit the streets and evangelize for those of us who aren’t gifted with it.” I can still remember how sad I felt while sitting in that meeting.

This blog will offer you 3 opportunities to evaluate your own apprehension for the calling of evangelism.

Aunque han mejorado mucho desde aquellos primeros días de la pandemia, nuestras iglesias pequeñas aún no cuentan con los recursos necesarios para producir una buena calidad de transmisión.

Pero, Dios que es dueño del oro y de la plata que está más interesado que nosotros en la proclamación del evangelio de Jesucristo hasta los confines de la tierra ha levantado un grupo de líderes y ministerios de la iglesia con el objetivo único de proporcionar los recursos que nuestras pequeñas iglesias necesitan para predicar el evangelio en las redes sociales—y hacerlo con calidad y profesionalismo.

There are two ways to consider the gospel which aid in understanding: a thematic approach and a narrative approach. You have probably heard both, but understanding both and why they are important will help you know the gospel better and explain the gospel better.

Christian unity may be costly but not so much as our division. A look at the early church shows that pagans were drawn to the church because of their love for each other. People today still need that love—especially in times of crisis. We lift up our Savior by loving His sheep.

Of all the named storms in 2020, only one briefly touched Florida, while four have hit Louisiana. Churches must rise up to address gaps in the system. Our friends in Lake Charles specifically need our help still, so here are some updated ways to serve them.

What is the overarching narrative that runs through your church or ministry right now? At the risk of being too simplistic, it is probably one of two extremes. One is a story of woe and discouragement. The other is curiosity and anticipation. The themes and stories that you emphasize in your communication will set the tone for your church or ministry.