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The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

Living and Leading Above the Warning Signs

We can’t lead well from last year’s spiritual fuel. We need a fresh touch from God today.

A Personal Approach to Go and Make Disciples in 2026

Let’s face it: If our people who are believers can’t clearly articulate the basics of the gospel, we must be teaching them something else as more important.

What Sustains Our Courage as Christians?

Three characteristics of courage from Daniel 3 and what they teach us about trusting God in the midst of fearful circumstances.

5 Tips on Improving Active Listening Skills

Active listening skills are a communication technique used in counseling, training, and conflict resolution. It requires that the listener fully concentrate, understand, respond and then remember what is being said.

Shauna Pilgreen: Love Listens While Sharing Faith in Culture

We come to know one another by translating Jesus in a way the culture can understand, because it means Im breaking things down for both me and you. The more that happens, the more I come to know about Jesus, especially when sharing faith in culture.

To Revitalize or to Replant?

Should some churches seeking revitalization think about replanting instead?

5 Clarifications for Navigating a New Position

Adjusting to a new role requires clarity. Here are five key clarifications to help you when navigating a new position, ensuring a smoother transition and better integration with your team.

You Matter

We need to get rid of this me-first, what’s-in-it-for-me mindset and start thinking biblically. We need to start asking what we can do to help others and serve others.

Why Dying Churches Close Their DoorsFor Good

The majority of American churches were in decline prior to the pandemic. COVID accelerated and exacerbated the decline. Dying churches are in denial. Their leaders and members simply do not realize how little time is left before they must close their church.

How to Live Faithfully Now in Light of Future Glory

Three characteristics of eternally-minded Christians