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000 An Introduction to Public Discipleship

Public Discipleship An Introduction to Public Discipleship February, 2026 Hear, O Israel: the LORD our God, the LORD is one. I have listened to faithful Christians who disagree sharply about public life—and…

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004 When Busy Becomes a Substitute for Faith

When Busy Becomes a Substitute for Faith A Righteous Risk Conversation February, 2026 Now therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts: “Consider your ways.You have sown much, and harvested little…and he who…

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Peace in the House

A Conversation Among Multiple Churches Peace as the First Move Before we read Scripture, let’s name what’s happening in this room. This is not a time to solve every problem, and it’s…

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003 When the Church Forgets What It Is

When the Church Forgets What It Is From Keeping the Doors Open to Participating in God’s Shalom February, 2026 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent,…

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002 What Makes a Risk Righteous?

From Comfort to Commission February, 2026 “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out…”—Hebrews 11:8 In our scriptures, risk is not an exception. It is the baseline. Abraham leaves…

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001 Understanding the Times

Understanding the Times Righteous Risks for Church Leadership in a New Season February 2026 “From Issachar—they who understood the times, to know what Israel ought to do…”— 1 Chronicles 12:32 The church…

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When the Work Does Not Stop

Holding Limits, Call, and Compassion Together Mark 6 reminds us that faithful leadership begins with telling the truth, making space to rest, allowing compassion to surface, and only then asking what we…

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Sabotage and Ministry

When Anxiety Disrupts Faithful Work Natural Responses In the parable often referred to as the Prodigal Son, the older son responds to his brother’s return by standing outside the celebration, resisting the…

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Forming a Faithful and Focused Agenda

A practice of intentional ordering for the Season of Noticing Purpose of the Practice Forming a Faithful Agenda helps a leadership body align its meetings with the kind of work God is…

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Permission for Uncertainty

A relational practice for the Season of Noticing. Purpose of the Practice Permission for Uncertainty helps a community remain present to ambiguity, tension, and unresolved questions without rushing toward clarity, certainty, or control.…