The Trellis and the Vine Family of Resources
Our widely read and highly recommended book, The Trellis and the Vine, was written for pastors and church leaders. But...
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Deep roots in good soil
Maybe all Christians should study advertising. Okay, I’m not seriously suggesting that. But there’s something about trying to write a...
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Who needs the gospel?
I had no idea how much I needed the gospel. I thought I had the basic message of Christianity down. ...
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The ten minutes after church ends
What do you usually do immediately after your Sunday morning church service ends? If you’re like most of church-going humanity,...
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One-to-one Bible study
What’s your ideal size for a Bible study? Your answers will likely widely vary; some prefer a small group of...
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Using the news for evangelism
When Paul arrives in Athens in Acts 17, a fascinating tale of how he engages them emerges. He is provoked...
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The Great Winnowing
A lot of people aren’t coming back to church. Let that sink in a minute. Real people—souls, names, faces, and...
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Someone else's story
I’ve been to a lot of cemeteries. It’s an odd claim to fame, but my family enjoys travelling and history...
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Growing in Prayer
I have three children at home and when they need me, urgent or not, they find me—usually by just shouting...
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Grab the plow
By now, it’s become clear that the disruptive force of COVID-19 is going to have longer-lasting effects in our...
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