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When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough

If our churches’ equipping efforts stop at ‘learn, repeat,’ essentially, we are training parrots.

Kyle Strobel: Power in Weakness

“Christians should become powerful Christians. But it’s only ever a power made perfect in our weakness, and it’s only ever a power that comes from God.”

Gospel-Centered Parenting

The newness that comes as a result of new birth in Christ trickles down into every area of life, including our parenting.

Infusing Evangelism Into the DNA of New Churches

Evangelism doesn't just happen naturally in church plants. Here are ways to make it an essential part of the church's culture.

The Christian Life — You’re Either Climbing or Slipping

When Jesus Christ is who he ought to be in our lives, we won’t be looking for other things to take his place. We won’t be looking for sin to fill the void in our lives, because we’ll be satisfied in our relationship with him.

More than Friendliness — How Smaller Churches Can Get It Right

Many churches believe they are friendly, but too few demonstrate hospitality. The problem is friendliness is often directed internally. Members are kind and pleasant with each other and overlook guests.

How to Avoid the 5 Biggest Mistakes Pastors Make on Sundays

The things that keep us from being at our best when people need us

Ministering in Our Increasingly Multiethnic Cities

The church must pay attention to the shifting demographics of our cities.

Where It All Begins — Shifts to Make Before Church Growth

The church grows up into maturity as each part is working properly, building itself up in love.

10 Tips on Getting to Know Your Community

Even if you disagree politically with the leaders, develop friendships with them; you need to know these influencers in your community. They can be reservoirs of information about past community struggles, current needs, and future plans.

Reaching the ‘Hopeless Generation’

Hope for the loneliest generation