Travis Agnew

Travis Agnew serves as the Lead Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Just (About) Married.

Level Ground

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Galatians 3:23-29 – The law humbled every person under the awareness of sin, yet God’s grace was available to all. When we come to the cross of Jesus, we tread on level ground.

Making the Bible Clear for Others

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Most Christians agree that knowing God’s Word is vital for spiritual growth, yet many feel it’s too hard to understand or explain. As disciples, we must commit to clear and faithful teaching that helps others grasp the truth.

Let No Selfishness Separate

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Marriage falls apart when selfishness takes over. If you want a Christ-centered marriage, stop making it about you and start serving your spouse like Jesus served you—selflessly, sacrificially, and without waiting for another to deserve it.

Helpful Restraints

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Galatians 3:15-22 – Many wonder why God provided a covenant for His people and later gave them rules they could not keep. The law couldn’t save anyone, but it did help in restraining the spread of sin.

How to Handle Team Frustration

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No matter how strong your team is, conflict will eventually surface, and how you handle it will define your effectiveness together. Whether the issue is someone being wrong, weird, or weak, responding with grace and biblical wisdom is key to restoring unity.

What You Can’t Control

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We often become overwhelmed by the sheer number of problems pressing on us, many of which lie beyond our ability to fix. But instead of being consumed by what you can’t control, choose to focus your energy on what you can.

The Bible Isn’t Boring

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Beth once thought the Bible was boring—until a simple challenge led her to discover life-changing truth in its pages. Scripture isn’t dull; it’s the cure for the world’s deepest sickness, pointing to Jesus as the Savior who brings healing, purpose, and hope.

Faithful Redemption

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Galatians 3:10-14 – Our works could not save us; in fact, they only condemned us. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we obtain the faithful redemption that we require under sin’s curse.

There’s Still Room

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Luke 14:22 – On Good Friday, we remember Jesus’s sacrifice of offering us a seat at His table. Throughout the Scriptures, we discover His commitment to convey that there’s still room with Him for people like us.

Remembering the Words from the Cross

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For those who grew up in the Church, we can become too familiar with the story of the cross if we fail to be moved by it any longer. Reflect on the last words Jesus said while on the cross to know His heart for us.

Sanctifying Spirit

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Galatians 3:1-9 – If we believe our salvation to be of grace, we must not rely on our works after that. The Spirit that saves is the same Spirit that sanctifies.

Essentials to Join a Ministry Team

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Understanding that the task is immense and that the warfare is unavoidable, you must consider how to put yourself in the best situation possible. Your ministry setting will have enough challenges that you don’t need to accept known unnecessary ones.

Small Steps for the Kingdom

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The path of following Jesus provides ample opportunities to do amazing feats, but they typically are completed by simple steps along the way. As we help others, we must provide them with achievable goals as they progress.

Learn from These Mistakes

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The Bible doesn’t give a picture of where everyone gets it right when it comes to godly homes. It shows us examples of people who didn’t succeed in hopes that we will learn from their mistakes.

On This Mountain Top

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Why is Bible Translation important? Watch this video to see the story of the Gamo people receiving the New Testament in their language for the first time.

Crucified Lives

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Galatians 2:1-21 – Paul was so enthralled by the power of the gospel that he confronted others who were wavering in its truth. By faith and faith alone, we can experience lives that have been crucified with Christ.

There’s Not a Perfect Team

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We won’t advance the frontiers of mission by enabling soft Christians who are skittish at the hint of conflict. While you need to be in a good ministry setting, you will not find a perfect team.

What’s Descriptive for One is Not Prescriptive for All

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While God does use our vast corporate attempts, we discover within the biblical narrative and within our particular experiences that God moves uniquely with each specific person. What is descriptive in the life of one is not necessarily prescriptive in the lives of all. 

Tozer on Spirit-Quenching Churches

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A.W. Tozer has a way of speaking from the heart to the heart of things. In this excerpt from The Counselor, he describes how churches can be busy without the Holy Spirit’s power.

Register for Bike for Bibles

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Bike for Bibles is a charity ride designed for everyone: all ages, all skill levels. From April 5-12, you’ll bike miles to support the translation of the Bible into the Arbore language.

4 Signs of a Humble Worship Leader

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Whenever we seek attention for ourselves, we attempt to rob God of his glory. People called to lead others in worship must fervently attempt to lead humbly before God and his people.

Counterfeit Gospels

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Galatians 1:1-10 – Paul confronted lesser messages posing as the gospel since they corrupted the church. We must beware of counterfeit gospels that could hinder us from knowing the grace of Jesus.

Galatians

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The Apostle Paul had many enemies in his ministry, but none were as dangerous as legalists. In his letter to the Galatians, he reveals how the gospel is sufficient for our salvation and lives.

Loving Money Too Much

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Money isn’t evil, but the love of it is because of all the ruin and destruction it can bring to each of our lives. We must learn to harness our desires and keep God above our love for money, or it will ruin us.

Galatians (Series Overview)

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The Apostle Paul had many enemies in his ministry, but none were as dangerous as legalists. In his letter to the Galatians, he reveals how the gospel is sufficient for our salvation and lives.

Dangerous Entitlements 

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Haggai 2:10-23 – As the people began to undertake God’s work, they wrongfully assumed they were good with Him. Beware of dangerous entitlements that make you believe God owes you something in your obedience.

The Independence of God

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Nothing existed before God, and God needs absolutely nothing to exist to prove his divine nature. The Creator does not require anything from the creation.

When a Church Hinders a Family

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We often blame our children’s spiritual condition on the culture we cannot control rather than the family we can alter. We must do our parts to raise our children in a positive spiritual environment, regardless of what transpires around us.

Reactions in Relationships

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Ministry teams are wonderful blessings if you know how to work well with others. The potential conflicts go both ways, and you must consider who you are to determine who you need to be around.

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