Are you walking through a leadership transition in your congregation? This Church Hack provides guidance for equipping new leaders and supporting your community through change. Use it with your team to navigate these shifts with wisdom and grace. Read the full Church Hack here. Read the article
What does it look like to be attentive to the places in which we live? Author and theologian, Kristen Deede Johnson, was a guest on the Gospel Reverb podcast in 2021. She spoke about our calling to love our neighbor and the importance of discerning the needs “of the city.” “Also, seek the peace and … Continue reading "Seek Shalom" Read the article
We can use the Five Thresholds as a framework for sharing the gospel. By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US I meet many people who are spiritually curious. They ask big questions about life and meaning, and they are open to talking about faith. But I’ve also noticed something else: most people … Continue reading "How People Explore Faith" Read the article
By practicing hospitality, our region is discovering new gifts that are for the good of our neighbors. Gillian Houghton, Canadian National Director Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada “There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met!” This is one of my favourite quotes. So, when my daughter and I saw it written on the outside … Continue reading "Practicing Gifts through Hospitality" Read the article
Healthy churches grow from Spirit-led vision and shared participation. As you prepare MAPs and budgets for next year, use the Strategic Planning Packet to turn prayerful discernment into actionable steps. Take this step with your team, engage the process, and move forward with clarity and hope. Get the Church Hack here. Read the article
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. By Davina Winn, Assistant Pastor, Hanover, Virginia, US Our neighbor has a giant countdown clock, heralding how many more days until Christmas in his yard. You would think with this daily reminder I would be a little more prepared for the holiday season, … Continue reading "Formation—Season of Epiphany" Read the article
In our final session, we shift from preparing for change to sustaining and embodying it. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. In Case You Missed It You can catch up on previous sessions here: Book Club Introduction Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Looking for more insight into living out a renewed discipleship pathway? … Continue reading "Centering Discipleship Book Club, #4" Read the article
This parable challenges believers to emulate their Master by using all that God has given them for the sake of the kingdom. By Santiago Lange Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (Editor’s note: Pastor Lange wrote this article for Equipper one month before his death in April 2025. He is missed.) Before we read the parable of the … Continue reading "Parable of Talents" Read the article
Small acts of love are the yeast that lifts whole communities toward God’s grace. Epeli Nakautoga, Hope Avenue Champion Suva, Fiji Across the vast blue expanse of the Pacific, generosity is more than a virtue — it’s a way of life. From Fiji’s friendly shores to the highlands of Papua New Guinea, from Tonga’s feasts … Continue reading "Generous Kingdom Living" Read the article
During the Christmas season, we can plant seeds of compassion in children that can shape their faith for a lifetime. By Brenda Benitez, Kids Ministry Leader Sun Valley, California, U.S. The Christmas season is one of the richest times of the year to disciple children and point them to Jesus. It is a season full … Continue reading "Formation—Christmas" Read the article
