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Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

How Satan Prevents the Prayers of God’s People

As odd as it seems, the dark prince does not hesitate to speak the truth if it will make us think we shouldn’t pray.

Jeff Simmons: Becoming Faithful Stewards

When people give money, they’re giving it to the Lord. We have to be good stewards of that.

The Spiritual Race

The moment you believed in Jesus Christ, this race began for you. Some of you are just beginning, while others have been running for quite a while.

10 Warning Signs of a Siloed Staff

Is your team really behaving like a team?

Remember Those Resolutions?

Before you commit to anything, spend some time asking God: “What areas of my life do I need to focus on during the upcoming year?”

How We Make the Message Relatable

Share your faith in an understanding and accessible way through relationships with others.

When Your Soul Is Downcast

To find hope, we have look to something better and more stable than our present circumstances - we have to look to God and his character.

Who Are You Following?

Humility isn’t a skill, it’s a disposition of the heart, it’s a way of life. It’s not something you get better at, it’s a virtue you embrace.