Do Your People REALLY Know How to Study the Bible?
We've all heard that thing about the fish: "Give someone a fish and they'll eat for a day; teach them to fish and they'll eat for a lifetime." I grew up in north Louisiana where fishing is a BIG ...
3 Ways to Develop the Team You Have (Not the Team You Wish You Had)
I love sports-the competition, the rivalries, the life lessons, and the strategies. Lately, professional sports are shifting how championship teams are built. The old strategy? Create a team of sup...
3 Ways to Make Evangelism More Normal in Your Church
When you read the book of Acts, you see that sharing Christ was as much a daily part of the lives of believers then as texting on a cell phone is today. But today, in most churches, evangelism is ...
4 Core Components of a Thriving Discipleship Culture
At Rooted Network, we regularly connect with churches across the U.S. and around the world. As we discuss and develop dynamic discipleship pathways, we notice consistent patterns and trends. Many k...
6 Timeless Virtues for Life and Work
I’m not a soldier. No, Colonel Jessup, I’ve never picked up a weapon and stood a post. I’ve never fought in a great battle, never landed in hostile territory, and have never really worn a military ...
2 Ways to Spot Legalism in Your Leadership
Sometimes adding to something turns it into its opposite. Consider the salad. The salad is supposed to help us get the nutrients we need. The salad helps us eat our vegetables. It helps us be heal...
3 Ways to Create an Effective Volunteer Culture
If you are leading any capacity in a local church, you already know this truth: volunteers are valuable. Your ministry can survive for a season without a full budget, enough space, or even adequate...