3 Thoughts on the Differences Between “Being Biblical” and “Being Political”
Here is a frustrating reality for a pastor during politically polarizing times: when speaking about a social issue, the pastor can be affirmed for being “biblical” by people who are politically pa...
3 Guiding Principles for Preparing Doctrinal Position Papers
This article is a response to church leaders who have asked for our (Mariners Church and Rooted Network) position papers as they are in the process of creating their own. The position papers we de...
The Power of Consistency in Discipleship
Imagine a leaky faucet. Regardless of how you hard you twist the knob, it still drips. One drop at a time. Incessantly – drip, drip, drip. The consistency becomes an annoyance pretty quickly. But p...
6 Reasons You Should Say “Yes” When Asked to Lead in Your Church
As summer approaches, ministry leaders in many churches will spend time recruiting and training new leaders to serve in their church’s kids ministry, the youth ministry, and to lead groups and clas...
4 Reasons Groups Should Stay Connected During the Summer
As the summer months approach, many small groups tend to take a break or slow down their activities. With vacations, family gatherings, and outdoor activities, it’s easy to see why the rhythm of gr...
3 Ways to Refresh Rooted and Gain Momentum this Summer
I have a big family, and we have a car that can seat all of us, which we nicknamed Darth VANder. Recently, though, I decided to give the car a refresh. It wasn't that there was anything wrong with ...
3 Reasons to Prioritize Discipleship this Summer
Just like our personal calendars, our church calendars have a rhythm to them. Ecclesiastes 3 teaches us that for everything there is a season and some seasons are for planting and preparation, whil...