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3 Reminders from Teaching Theology to Church Leaders

Several years ago, I had the privilege of leading a study on systematic theology for leaders of our church. I’m so grateful for these people and am honored to serve alongside them here in our commu...

A Case for Christian-ese (Plus 3 Reminders)

Every culture has a language. I am not only referring to the languages people speak and write within an ethnic or geographical culture but also to the languages of subcultures. I have been reminded...

How to Burnout In Ministry

A wise leader I know once recommended that I read a chapter of Tom Paterson's book "Living the Life You Were Meant to Live.” The chapter, “The Thinking Wavelength” makes the case, that each per...

A Quick Reminder to R.E.S.T.

In the busiest time of year here’s one more thing for your to-do list: Rest. “Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”Luke 2:14 The favor of God is u...

The Simple 6-Step Rooted Story Video

Stories of life-change are powerful, but sharing them in a church can be complicated. Because sharing stories is such a central part of the Rooted experience, we are grateful to have found a Rooted...

4 Ways Ministry Has Changed in 30 Years

Did you attend church in 1994? What do you remember?   I attended First Assembly of God in Binghamton, NY. As an elementary school student, the schedule laid out simply for me. I went to Royal Rang...

4 Best Practices for Encouraging Rooted Facilitators

Have you ever wondered whether or not you are doing a good job as a leader? You have been given a title and a position of leadership, but are you actually succeeding? Chances are, the people you ha...