Many people claim to be Christians but aren’t really following Jesus. In today’s video, Dr. Woodie Stevens reminds us that Jesus’ command to make disciples is not option, therefore the imperative to be a disciple isn’t either.

Methodism in the 18th century was a dynamic disciple-making movement. By stressing the imperative, ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life, Wesley and his co-workers were able to foster an environment of transformation that created highly-engaged Christians.

Dr. Jim Pettit, Coordinator of Family Life Ministries for the Church of the Nazarene, offers insight for pastors ministering to the growing number of blended families in their church community.

Pastors have a wonderful opportunity to instill rich theological content in their churches through their leadership. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary as Dr. Frank Moore offers 5 ways pastors can be resident theologians.

Baptism was never meant to be a landing place for Christian disciples. Instead, it serves as a launching pad for the fullness of Christian life. Listen in on Dr. Dean Blevins as he suggests five themes, or theological motifs, that baptism carries for Christians.