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Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

Multiplying Made Simple: Filipino Movement Reaches Out Through Microchurches

“We are bringing ‘church’ to every house that the Lord will open, as well as to railroad yards, under trees, in slum areas and more.” -Del Monte

Warning Signs of Abuse in the Church

Abuse originates in how victimizers view others. At some level they believe other people exist to fulfill their desires.

The Craft of Church Planting

Church planters are an invaluable gift to the broader church, helping to foster new practices that remind us of our collective mission and call to the world.

Blindsided by Pain in Ministry

Ministry sometimes feels like a slap in the face, often when you least expect it to happen.

Would Jesus Be a Good Fit on Your Church Staff?

Can you imagine how many alcoholics, thugs, and prostitutes that Jesus would reach out to and bring into the church?

What Does Evangelism Look Like in the Church?

It’s easy for us as church leaders (with good intention and a heart to serve) to get so wrapped up in the design and execution of helpful programs that we lose sight of the big picture.

Jimmy Dodd: A Detour to Marah

It is not wrong to be at Marah. Trips into Marah are a part of life. It is wrong to stay at Marah.

Are You Making Your Leadership Role Even Harder?

Trust always involves risk, and we must risk to successfully take new territory.