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Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Nigerian Church Promotes a Deeper Christian Life

A. Larry Ross, who traveled the world for nearly 34 years as personal media spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham, says the new epicenter for evangelism is the Global South and Nigerian evangelist William Kumuyi as the pastor of “the largest church of which most American Christians have never heard.”

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

We Are Called to Persevere and Finish Well, to God’s Glory

Endurance requires patience, because reward for today’s right choices will come, but it may be months or years from now, or not until we leave this world.

Becoming a Leader With Actual Substance

In a world that rewards appearances, our great challenge is to become leaders of substance who can demonstrate actual strength rather than just strain.

7 Ways to Overcome the Blindness That Comes With Familiarity

Seeing your church with new eyes

America Lacks Moral Formation

Psychology has replaced morality in terms of how to raise children. While psychology is all well and good, it’s goal – and specialty – is mental health, not moral growth.

Unleash Your Youth Group

If you want to get serious about reaching your city for Christ, then you must get serious about reaching the young.

3 Ways We Unintentionally ‘Play God’ in Missions

Why our best intentions in serving overseas don’t always bear good fruit.

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.