Being intentional just means making sure the group is more than a series of random interactions between its members. No one is happy in a random group because no one grows or feels challenged.

Whether you’re trying to start a new prayer habit or you just need a fresh approach to add some vitality back to your conversations with God, here are three things you can do.

If you want to grow, why can’t you just go to a Sunday school class and learn theology? Why do you have to let other people get all up in your business?

The bad news is, no one can make another person grow. But the good news is every individual can take charge of their own spiritual growth.

Faith is personal, but that doesn't mean faith is private. That distinction is important because spiritual growth doesn't happen in isolation.

None of us will ever match Jesus' humility, but it's something to aspire to in our leadership.

Teachable leaders are aware of their own room for growth. That awareness makes them better equipped to help others grow.

Practicing curiosity is simple, but it takes practice. All you have to do is spend more time asking questions than you do offering your opinion or perspective.

We all understand truth. We all understand grace. But most of us do a mediocre job of managing the tension between the two.