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Is Your Church's Discipleship Strategy Stuck?

What's Really Holding Your Discipleship Back? You pour your heart into sermons and groups, but is it leading to lasting transformation? The problem may not be your programs, but a specific, hidden ...

3 Marks of a Disciple (and How Rooted Can Help)

If the proof of discipleship is a life marked by love, how do we get there? Many of us know about God, but struggle to live out our faith in tangible ways.

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3 Essential Practices of Every Great Small Group Leader

As a Rooted Coach, I am often asked by church leaders what I look for in a small group leader. I believe that leading a small group is one of the most important volunteer roles in the church. Grou...

Navigating Spiritual Highs and Lows

Ever feel spiritually close to God, then suddenly distant? Learn how to navigate these seasons of "desolation" with five timeless principles from Ignatius of Loyola. This guide offers practical wis...

3 Actionable Ways Church Leaders Can Emphasize Prayer This Fall

Most Christians have a complicated relationship with prayer. On the one hand, every Christian understands prayer is not only the means by which we communicate and draw near to our Heavenly Father,...

The Future of America’s Largest Churches

The future of America’s large churches is a complex mix of momentum, innovation, and cultural headwinds. Eric Geiger from Mariners Church and Sam Rainer of Church Answers recently discussed the rea...

The Shifts in How Churches Choose Small Group Curriculum (What You Need to Know)

As churches adapt to evolving discipleship needs, small group materials are also transforming. Sam Rainer from Church Answers and Michael Kelley from Rooted Network recently discussed what’s drivin...