Travis Agnew's Blog, page 17

Don’t Soft Pedal Scripture

We live in a time when everyone speaks passionately about every issue regardless of whether they are the experts. Sometimes, we speak so definitively on non-essentials that we lose the right to speak of essential truths.

Let No Children Separate

What God has joined together, let no children separate. If you're not careful, prioritizing your children can lead to neglecting your spouse.

Workmanship: Service According to God’s Giftings

A church must have a clear process of its members receiving training and continuing ministry. If people can serve according to God’s giftings, the church will be blessed.

Equal Sacrifices

Haggai 1:7-15 – God called His people to repent of their selfish ways, but He called for more than a somber acknowledgment. They distinguished their repentance through their call for equal sacrifices.

That Time I Got Dropped Out of a Van in the Middle of Somewhere

I was a part of this ministry training program that used an unexpected exercise to reveal a great deal about myself and my teammates. I learned that you cannot determine what anyone else does, but you are responsible for how you respond.

Devotional Summaries

Many people read the Bible but forget what they studied moments later due to a tragic misstep. If you want retention from your devotional practices, you must learn the art of summarizing what you learn so you can remember and share it with others.

Register for Bike for Bibles

Help us fund a Bible translation for the Arbore People of Ethiopia. Ride a mile for every verse you raise the money to translate.

Leadership: Oversight According to God’s Design

Without a clear guide for a church’s leadership, a congregation will continually face unnecessary issues hindering ministry. Discover Scripture’s descriptive wisdom for a church’s prescriptive plan. 

Misplaced Priorities

Haggai 1:1-6 – God’s people put their comfort over His concerns. We must constantly evaluate if misplaced priorities have taken us. 

How to Plan a Preaching Calendar

]Don’t succumb to the weekly stress of figuring out what to preach next. Discover how to create a long-term preaching plan that is faithful to God’s Word and mindful of your church’s calendar.