by Derek Sanford | Nov 10, 2024 | Articles
Joshua and Caleb, who were among those who had explored the land, tore their clothes and said to the entire Israelite assembly, “The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land...
by Derek Sanford | Nov 10, 2024 | Articles
Celebrating God’s Faithfulness: A Challenge for Pastors As pastors, we’re often the ones encouraging others, helping them to find hope in the midst of their struggles, and guiding them to trust in God’s faithfulness. But how often do we pause to reflect on...
by Derek Sanford | Nov 3, 2024 | Articles
Lately I’ve been talking about this idea of finding your calling in a variety of different settings. It’s interesting to see the affect the topic has on different people. Some say, “I already found my calling long ago, I’m good.” Others are intrigued by the idea and...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 26, 2024 | Articles
This question has been an important starting place for our church in our new disciple-making reorientation. The idea that discipleship can be defined locally was a revelation to me. Obviously, there are core universal roles and expectations of disciples of Jesus that...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 26, 2024 | Articles
Resisting a Leftover Faith: A Challenge for Pastors As pastors, we often find ourselves guiding others, teaching them to trust God and manage their lives according to His principles. But how often do we turn that focus inward, examining our own lives, particularly our...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 26, 2024 | Articles
Joshua and Caleb, who were among those who had explored the land, tore their clothes and said to the entire Israelite assembly, “The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land...
