God didn't give you His gifts to keep buried.
Read from Jonathan Lumley as he reflects on Jesus' parable of the talents and challenges us to stop hiding our gifts in fear and instead steward them faithfully for the good of others and the glory of Christ. ftc.co/resource-library/arti…
How do you walk well with someone who is suffering?
Read from Randi Singleton as she encourages believers to understand how hope and healing can coexist and why faithful presence is often one of the greatest gifts we can give to those in pain: bit.ly/4svnqPD
Why does the Reformation still matter today?
In anticipation of October 31, @jaredcwilson and @ronnikurtz discuss the legacy of the Protestant Reformation and the ongoing need for the church to be continually reformed by Scripture.
Watch it today: bit.ly/4eW3WxY
What is the most important question to ask after a Sunday gathering?
Read from Justin Benson as he reminds pastors that faithful shepherding begins with knowing and caring for people, not simply tracking numbers: bit.ly/4iam61e
You can do the right things for the wrong reasons.
Read from Osbert Wei as he considers why ministry is never ultimately about building our own reputation, but about serving others for the glory of God: bit.ly/4BrJCy5
Who is shaping your life in Christ?
Read from Zach Hollifield as he reflects on the need for spiritual fathers and mothers who can be personally known, deeply trusted, and faithfully imitated: bit.ly/4z1c3kQ
It's another Grab Bag episode!
Watch our new episode with @jaredcwilson and @ronnikurtz as they bring surprise questions for each other and see which ones catch them off guard at: bit.ly/4z1zqLh
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What is one indispensable key to joyful ministry?
Read from Tyler Greene as he considers how the practice of gratitude enables Christians to endure the challenges of ministry with joy: bit.ly/4seZfVD
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Have you counted the cost of following Jesus?
Read from Osbert B. Wei as he walks through four questions that reveal whether you’ve truly counted the cost of discipleship and surrendered your plans, timing, direction, and relationships to Christ: bit.ly/3TIXN0X
Cold takes only on a subject that seems to rile up evangelical social media every new moon.
@jaredcwilson and @RonniKurtz discuss the ins and outs of ministry sabbaticals, and why people seem to get so upset about them.
Watch it today: bit.ly/4B7rkC2
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Who are your “garden friends”?
Read from Jimmy Davis on why you need faithful friends who will stay present, pay attention, and pray with you through the hardest seasons of life and ministry: bit.ly/4s7FD5J
Christian, don’t let someone else’s success become your resentment.
Read D.V. Rider on why we resent the success of others and what it looks like to fight envy and faithfully celebrate the good God is doing in the lives of others: bit.ly/47aI6CN
🎬 It's another FTC Film Club episode!
Join @jaredcwilson and @RonniKurtz as they discuss the artistic excellence and spiritual resonance of M. Night Shyamalan's 2002 film, "Signs."
Watch it today: bit.ly/478kM8E
Single Christian, don't waste the season God has given you.
Read how singleness can be a season of purpose, growth, and faithful service as you pursue Christ and his kingdom: bit.ly/47E7v7V
What should shape the way we understand people and their problems?
Read this excerpt from @MarshallLAdkins' newest book as he considers how biblical counseling looks to Scripture to understand people, their problems, and their ultimate need for Christ: bit.ly/4hvwLDm
What do you do with Sunday discouragement?
Read from Alan Patrick as he encourages pastors to fight discouragement by fixing their eyes on Christ, faithfully serving their people, and trusting God with the results: bit.ly/4AMBKH6
What are you reaching for?
Read from @lucasbhahn as he challenges us to consider what our instincts reveal about what we trust, and to redirect our desires toward Christ, who alone can truly satisfy: bit.ly/4z679CP
It's a new FTC Mailbag episode!
@jaredcwilson and @RonniKurtz respond to your submitted questions on topics like how to cultivate the soul, keeping your mind from wandering during spiritual disciplines, preaching's importance in a church, and more: bit.ly/4hAwxtc
Brothers, honor your sisters.
Read from Joseph Fowler as he encourages pastors to uphold biblical convictions regarding church leadership while honoring and celebrating the women who faithfully serve Christ and His Church. ftc.co/resource-library/arti…
What should Christians make of public ministry and platform?
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, @jaredcwilson and @ronnikurtz discuss the challenges and potential of Christian celebrities and Christian celebrity culture.
Watch it today: bit.ly/4yX9u36
