#Ministry

Feb 10, 20204 min read

You’re Called to Ministry … But You’re Not Called to Every Ministry

Not everything that comes from heaven has your name on it. While all Christians are called to evangelize, give, serve, and pray (among...

Aug 19, 20194 min read

Urban Apologetics: As Culture Evolves, So Does Our Approach

Here at the Summit, we have an audacious goal of planting 1,000 churches by 2050. (By God’s grace, we have already planted 298!) One of...

Jun 17, 20194 min read

Which Rock Are You?

Here at the Summit, we have an audacious goal of planting 1,000 churches by 2050. (By God’s grace, we have already planted 298 churches!)...

Oct 22, 20184 min read

God Does His Best Work in Our Suffering

When you experience a season of suffering (and all Christians do at some point in their lives), it’s important to learn any lessons God...

Aug 17, 20183 min read

Ministry Mistakes, When Not to Weigh in, & Praying for a Wayward Child

Wisdom for Your Weekend is your regular installment of what we’ve been reading (and watching) around the web. Presented to you by Chris...

Jul 11, 20188 min read

11 Tensions to Manage in Ministry

One of the most important concepts in the Christian ministry is the notion of tension. I instinctively resist tension, as do most people....

May 29, 20186 min read

8 Signs You’re Following the Way of the Dragon Rather Than the Way of the Lamb

So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is...

Jul 17, 20175 min read

Laziness or Overwork: for Church Staff, Which Is Worse?

Guest Post by Chris Pappalardo In his letter to the Colossians, the Apostle Paul said, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,...

Dec 14, 20164 min read

Plumb Line #12: The Best Ministry Ideas Are in the Congregation

Pastors, I want to suggest to you that something you’ve been seeing as a problem is actually a great opportunity. That...