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First person: Ingredients for bold evangelism (part 1)

March 24, 2026

We’ve heard the commandment — go and make disciples of all nations. We know the gospel, but we’re too scared to share it. We sense

First person: The power of the gospel is simplicity

March 23, 2026

The Early Church grew in large part because the gospel message could be understood by everyone. Rich, poor, slave, free, educated, uneducated – the power of its simplicity made it available to every culture, ethnic group and era.

First person: Handling the ‘intrusive burden of worry’

March 19, 2026

As another week of strikes on Iran approaches, Americans are bracing for soaring gas prices and sustained inflation. With an April 15 deadline looming, many taxpayers dread their final bill from the IRS. Here in West Tennessee, tornado season is now underway. So, how do we handle the worries of life?

First person: When a ministry leader commits ‘serious sin’

March 19, 2026

“Maybe the most spiritual thing a fallen or disgraced leader could do is step away for a few years and live a normal life. Get a regular job. Work at Home Depot. Sell insurance. Learn humility again. Rebuild a marriage. Restore trust with family.”

First person: Stop saying you’re busy — and 4 other things leaders shouldn’t say

March 17, 2026

I’m busy: Nobody cares. We’re all “busy” these days.

First person: Calming an anxious generation

March 16, 2026

You have probably heard some of the troubling statistics about teens and young adults. The data points are piling up like symptoms for a very ill patient.

First person: Transitions and ‘true leadership’

March 3, 2026

Leadership transitions are common in life. A boss retires. An incumbent loses an election. A pastor moves to another church. A parent leaves or passes away. … Having experienced all those leadership transitions, I’ve learned they can be both good and bad, depending on the people, the situations and how well the transition is planned and implemented.