by Wade Mobley | Jul 17, 2023 | Leadership
There are worse things than not having a pastor, and few things more important than selecting the right shepherd. There is no “magic bullet” for the call process, but starting the process with some theological and practical wisdom will make that process more likely to...
by Richard Ross | Jul 3, 2023 | Family Ministry, Parenting
Relationships are central to making a spiritual impact on children. Children and teenagers tend to embrace their parents’ faith if parents have heart connections (relationships) with them. If a parent and teenager grow distant from each other, the parent will...
by Ron Hunter | Jun 19, 2023 | Christian Living
I don’t know anyone who enjoys reading books where they jump around reading various chapters out of order. For example, let’s consider the classic children’s book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. If you were to read the chapters...
by D6 Family Ministry | Jun 5, 2023 | Family Ministry, Parenting
Family ministry holds immense importance within the realm of Christian communities. As we delve into the depths of Scripture, we discover the profound wisdom and guidance it offers regarding the role of family and its impact on spiritual growth. In this article, we...
by D6 Family Ministry | Apr 25, 2023 | Leadership
Have you ever seen a group get sidetracked by a controversial debate? I imagine you have, and I’m sure it was awkward. We want to help you discover how to navigate controversial topics in your group setting. There is no better place for people to learn how to process...
by Christina Embree | Apr 20, 2023 | Leadership
Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength (Deuteronomy 6:4). “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is...
by D6 Family Ministry | Apr 10, 2023 | Parenting
The image of the angry, depressed, cynical, and lazy teenager is common today. Teens are often portrayed as feeling entitled, being unwilling to work, having many dreams but few plans for making them a reality. That portrayal is exaggerated. Many teens have a positive...
by Marianne Howard | Apr 3, 2023 | Christian Living
“A sleepy soul is already an ensnared soul. That soul that will not watch against temptations will certainly fall before the power of temptations. Satan works most strongly on the imagination when the soul is drowsy.” —Thomas Brooks The Cambridge Dictionary...
by D6 Family Ministry | Mar 30, 2023 | Christian Living
One thing we all have in common is that at some point in our life we will face profound loss. How do we help people in our church deal with loss? When we talk about something like loss, we are stepping into the idea of caring for others. Many of us grew up thinking...
by D6 Family Ministry | Feb 14, 2023 | Marriage
What is the one thing my wife and I do for our marriage every week? It’s something we calendar; it’s something we plan for in advance, and it’s something we make a high priority in our marriage. While I wish the answer were weekly date night, the real answer is just...
