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Temple Baptist Church: Let’s Go Serve

This growing Mississippi church cares for those with disabilities, people in their community, and ministries around the world.

Only Jesus Tells Us the Truth

Let’s be careful in a culture that is confused about truth not to make the mistake of thinking Jesus is just offering another set of opinions.

When It Comes to Outreach, Where Is the Fruit?

Make sure you are becoming a body of Jesus followers who love the lost and will sacrifice your wants and comfort for the sake of reaching people.

When Church Growth Stalls

When you find that you’ve stopped growing, you’ve probably exhausted the capacity of leaders in your organization. Is your staff ready to lead at a higher level? Are your volunteer leaders ready to duplicate their teams with a second leader?

From Aspiring Hero to Hero Maker

Candid observations from a Brazilian church planter

The Case for Making Family Traditions

You are going to be doing these things on the same day every year. And these things will mark this day as one out of the ordinary.

Alan Briggs: The Paralysis of Perfection

Lately I’ve been noticing two competing ideas in organizations: creativity and excellence. Of course, we need innovative solutions to problems. Count me in for more creativity. It’s the excellence piece that can trip us up.

Why You Should Rethink Cutting Your Missions Budget

The Benefits of Prioritizing the Gospel in Your Financial Decisions

Common Causes for Anxiety — And What to Do About It

The combination of these stress points can create complex and nuanced problems in ministry. But there are some practical ways to combat the inevitable anxiety of ministry. Consider these tactics.

As You Age, Feed Your Mind with an Eternal Perspective

I was struck by the fact that as this woman ages, and honestly faces the reality of death, she is choosing to read books that will prepare her for eternity with Jesus.

Explaining Away Jesus

Why Objections to Christianity Are Often Intellectually Dishonest