Discipleship

Faith often grows in moments of desperation. There is a reason James wrote in James 1:2-3, “Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance”. Trials grow our faith as we see Jesus answer in ways we might not expect.

More important than a perfect parent, Gen Alpha needs parents who model authentic faith, who are willing to pass on their faith to their children, and are intentional in engaging them in conversations about hard issues with truth and grace. 

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The church flourishes when disciples are being formed. But how do churches know if they’re effectively forming disciples?

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Richard Blackaby suggests pairing what he calls “godly habits” with daily routines.

FORT WORTH, Texas – Long before Jonathan Williams began serving in his current role as the senior pastor of Wedgwood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, he felt a strong burden to assist local churches in the area of family ministry.

PHILADELPHIA (BP) – Parents are open to Scripture engagement, but are stymied by challenges including work/ family balance, fatigue and financial provision, the American Bible Society (ABS) said in its latest release from the 2026 State of the Bible.

GRAPEVINE, Texas – Church at the Cross has been going through a digital declutter this spring, identifying unhealthy connections to technology and intentionally making space for God to form their spiritual character.

True eternal life, the abundant life we were made for, is to know God, not in the sense of merely knowing things about Him, but in the sense of being close to Him, understanding Him, and trusting Him.

RICHMOND, Va. -- The International Mission Board has released “Blueprint: Recognizing God’s Design for His Glory among the Nations,” a new course and companion book for students, young adults and ministry leaders to understand Scripture as one unified story and recognize their role in God’s global mission. 

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — While some Americans show up to church on Sunday morning, those in their lives Monday through Saturday may never hear about it.