by Jeff Kephart | Jan 30, 2026 | Encouragement
The nature of any church family is that our longevity is only guaranteed to the next generation. Churches, much like other living organized groups from nations to our own personal families, depend on younger generations stepping up to take the baton as older persons...
by Jeff Kephart | Oct 24, 2025 | Encouragement
It has been a turbulent past month. As I write, we are reaching thirty days since Charlie Kirk’s death. During that time, many voices have spoken out via television, podcasts, social media, and more; though they might come from significantly different points of...
by Jeff Kephart | Sep 20, 2025 | Encouragement
I recently listened in on a major ministry resource leader’s (Carey Nieuwhof) webinar addressing how developments in artificial intelligence (AI) might impact church ministries in the years to come. One of the most sobering predictions was the likely explosive growth...
by Jeff Kephart | Jul 28, 2025 | Encouragement
I’m departing from my usual “devotional” style this month to address our MCUSA and MCECR family’s commitment to “corporate Holy Spirit-led discernment.” Our MCUSA denominational “polity”–“the way a Christian church is governed and organized, encompassing its...
by Jeff Kephart | Jun 11, 2025 | Encouragement
On my walk this morning I enjoyed the opportunity to soak in the cool but comfortable temperature, the sun rising in a pristine blue sky, and the fragrance of linden trees wafting in the air. Ah, the first days of June, with summer just a few weeks away (and already...
by Jeff Kephart | May 12, 2025 | Encouragement
It seems obvious that Christians should expect God to do great things in our midst. It is proper and good to pray for lost people to be won, for us to deepen our walk with Jesus, and for our churches to grow and to see multiplied impact in our communities. After...
