A mission-driven ministry never devalues the church, no matter its size. While the angels rejoice when one person is redeemed, Christ himself is present even in the smallest church. When two individuals meet together to mutually encourage one another, they become the local manifestation of the universal church. A church is not determined by the size of the building, the variety of programs, or the number of individuals on staff. The church encompasses believers mutually encouraging one...

Some time ago, a coupled called me with a dilemma.  Their child, who grew up in a small rural church and struggled with an LGBTQ...

Never Devalue the Value of One For Philip, the vision must have been confusing. The disciples were enjoying enormous success in their...