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May 2, 2011 by D. A. Carson

Put the Advance of the Gospel at the Center of Your Aspirations

D.A. Carson reflects on Philippians 1:12-18a, wherein Paul outlines that the Gospel is his number one aspiration in all life - encouraging everyone else to make it the apex of their ambitions as well. Read more

Jul 16, 2010 by Winfield Bevins

A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men: How Jesus Made Disciples What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”   -Apostle Paul Many Christians and churches will never reproduce themselves.  The result is that they take their ... Read more

Apr 6, 2010 by Kevin Larson

We Need Sunday School Answers

Young people raised in the church call it the “Sunday School answer.”  A believer experiences an unexpected break-up, and a friend responds, “God works all things for good.”  Another Christian expresses struggles with his future job prospects, and his brother ... Read more

Mar 31, 2010 by Scott Thomas

Addressing Conflict Within Acts 29

Scott Thomas talks about how Acts 29 addresses conflict within the network Read more

Mar 30, 2010 by Scott Thomas

The Gospel Must Be Proclaimed

Scott Thomas talks about how proclaiming the gospel is how evangelism occurs in Acts 29 churches Read more

Mar 19, 2010 by Steven Castello

Spurgeon's Catechsm in 52 Weeks

Read this summary article of Spurgeon's Spiritual Catechism by Acts 29 planter, Steven Castello, Lead Pastor of Ardent Church in Birmingham, AL. Read more

Mar 19, 2010 by Kevin Larson

"Awakening" Community Group Studies - Biblical Revival

In the Summer of 2009, one of our member churches, Karis Community Church, led a 6-week study on Biblical Living through their community groups. Below you will find all of the resources to this study written by Karis Lead Pastor, Kevin Larson. Read more

Feb 23, 2010 by Scott Thomas

Theological Clarity and Application: Equipping Leaders in Biblical Doctrine

Free Resource – Theological Clarity and Application: Equipping Leaders in Biblical Doctrine The question I get asked most often by church planters and pastors of young churches is, “How can I train people in preparation for leadership in the church?” We often point them to Wayne ... Read more

Feb 19, 2010 by Paul Dean

Gospel Change in Titus

The book of Titus may be the most important how-to book for Pastors in the New Testament. The letter to Titus begins strong. In the first few verses we see that Jesus sent Paul to proclaim faith to the chosen so they might know the truth that would radically reshape their lives. This work of ... Read more

Jul 1, 2009 by Matt Chandler

Why I am an Acts 29 Guy

Listen to this audio excerpt from Matt Chandler listing the three big reasons he is in Acts 29 Read more

Nov 3, 2008 by John Piper & Matt Chandler

Most Prominent False Gospel in America

Audio clip of John Piper and Matt Chandler sharing some of the lessons they learned in being pastors and other great insights Read more

Jul 18, 2008 by Winfield Bevins

The Discipleship Challenge

There is a lack of biblical discipleship in the North American church. Dallas Willard calls, “Nondiscipleship the elephant of the church.” The problem is many churches focus on evangelism at the expense of discipleship by seeking to win converts and not making disciples. This is ... Read more

May 12, 2008 by Matthew Kruse

Dad, Me, Expensive Soda and the Gospel

My dad and I are really different guys. He subscribes to Verizon FiOS and its 999 channels. I get PBS, fuzzy, through an antenna. He sports a thick, white, Papa Smurf beard. I grow a mere soul patch and can’t stand the itch. He is at home under the hood of a ‘57 Chevy. I can change ... Read more

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