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The Top 10 Reasons We Don’t Trust God

"Letting go of control and trusting Jesus is the core of the Christian life—every day, every hour, every moment, of every day."

Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

4 Pet Peeves of a Church Secret Shopper

"As someone who visits lots of churches for the first time, I have some pet peeves to share that I hope will help your church."

Peru Church Targets Young People and Their Families, Reaps Big Harvest

Camino de Vida church in Lima: “Don’t be afraid of change. If it isn’t working, why keep doing it?”

20 Steps to Awaken a Sleeping Church

"God bless all pastors who have a heart for him and are not satisfied with 'good enough' or the status quo."

Preaching to the Unchurched: 5 Essentials

Rick Warren: "In terms of seeing radical life changes in individuals, nothing can take the place of Spirit-anointed preaching."

Megachurch World: 6 Languages, 6 Congregations—One Church

“It is much easier to focus on outreach in only one language, but God’s call is bigger than that.”

How a Vision for Multiplication Changes You and Your Church

“A clear vision gives us a filter through which we can run every idea, opportunity and decision.”

Talking With God: Overcoming Exhaustion in Ministry

"I had pushed and pushed for years; my life, my words, actions, relationships and even my soul showed it."

Going Multisite? Avoid These 16 Common Mistakes

"Launching strong isn’t the only component in a successful multisite campus, but everything else hinges on its success."