Leadership
We Need Revival
“As long as we are content to live without revival, we will.” –Leonard Ravenhill We as student pastors have such an incredible job. We get to experience camp, mission trips,
August 3, 2022
Category: Spiritual Growth
Richard Ross
Something Big
When are you significant? When you accomplish something “big” for God, or When you rest in grace, serve faithfully, and leave the results to the King. From time to time
December 8, 2014
Richard Ross
The Spiritual Disciplines
Bill Hull widely is respected as a leader in the field of discipleship. He says, “The common teaching is that a Christian is someone who by faith accepts Jesus as
November 21, 2014
Richard Ross
The Youth Leader as a Parent
Children tend to become lifetime disciples when they live with parents who love Jesus, exude Jesus, talk about Jesus, and connect like Jesus. Each of these five factors merits careful
October 7, 2014
Richard Ross
Teenagers, Revival, and You
Awakening is a church saturated with the supremacy of Christ by the Spirit of Christ. God floods His church with fresh hope, passion, prayer, and mission by refocusing believers on
September 7, 2014
Richard Ross
Adoring Christ More Than His Blessings
Fourteen years ago, God moved my family from Tennessee to Texas. Teaching at the seminary and speaking in churches has been a delight. Even richer has been the hours I
August 22, 2014
Richard Ross
It’s The Heart
Baptists are big on behavior. And behavior matters for the kingdom. Behavior can propel the kingdom forward and behavior can thwart kingdom expansion. But behavior is not the primary focus
July 22, 2014
Richard Ross
A Morning Prayer for Those Who Are Suffering
As I write these lines, my only child (age 25) has been suffering from a debilitating illness for months. I am offering these thoughts to him and, if you are
June 8, 2014
Richard Ross
The Youth Minister’s Personal Issues
The following is a brief summary of some of the more vital personal issues impacting the youth minister. This content might cause a leader to choose to give new attention
May 8, 2014
Richard Ross
Morning Worship
I am a spiritual baby in prayer. I lost decades in inconsistent morning worship, rushed prayer, or morning quiet times that seemed like a task list. I intend to spend
March 22, 2014
