A Small Group Is Not Your Private Church

Don’t treat your small group like you are a pastor of your private church.

Do small groups sometimes feel like a private church? This guidance clarifies that true discipleship belongs to the whole body of Christ. Learn your role as a steward, understanding you are making disciples within the local church’s authority. Continue ReadingA Small Group Is Not Your Private Church

Divine Encounters at the Welcoming Church

“Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels [and other divine encounters] without realizing it!” (Hebrews 13:2)

Do not underestimate your role! Every visitor at a welcoming church is a divine encounter, an eternal friend entrusted by God’s providence. Showing true hospitality means remembering we are ambassadors of heaven today. Continue ReadingDivine Encounters at the Welcoming Church

Dominion Lost (to be continued)

God-given dominion — lost by sin, previewed by Jesus Christ, and restored in heaven

The magnificent dominion granted to man as image-bearers was tragically lost through sin. Discover how Christ secures this original authority for full restoration in God’s eternal Kingdom and redeemed creation. Continue ReadingDominion Lost (to be continued)

Peter’s Exhortation to Shepherds in the Church

Peter, once a failing disciple, was restored by Christ and teaches us to follow the Chief Shepherd with humility, vigilance, and trust.

Peter’s exhortation reveals that true godly leadership flows from failure and grace. Discover how Peter urges elders to shepherd the flock with deep humility and vigilant trust in the Chief Shepherd, casting all your anxieties on Him. Continue ReadingPeter’s Exhortation to Shepherds in the Church