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When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

Shining His Light—Just as He Did

Like Jesus, his followers are meant to light the world and to light it brightly.

The Great Impact of Storytelling Is Confirmed by Science

Our “life stories” tell us who we are and why we’re here...

7 Things NOT to Say When You’re Leading People Through Change

You can learn how to lead change well.

Sharing Jesus in a Digital World

We should enter the virtual mission field.

Do You Skip Over This Part of Salvation?

The question is one I ask myself: Does Jesus Christ believe in me? Does He trust me?

Farther Than You Can See: Kenneth Ulmer and John-Paul Foster Look to the Future of Their Church

"God is doing something at Faithful Central that’s bigger than me. People have said to me, 'Those are some huge, huge, big shoes to fill.' I understand what people are saying when they say that, but I’m trusting the same God who filled his shoes to fill mine."

3 Steps for Church Planters to Build a Healthy Team

These steps will help you lay the foundation for a healthy staff culture from the ground up.

Antichrist, Rapture and Tribulation—What Does it All Mean?

Let me bring some clarity with a quick play over of what I believe is the chronology of end times events. In my estimation, the next event is the rapture of the church.