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Calvary Church of Naperville: Calling All Champions

The church has added Champions Nursery, which serves special needs children from birth to 4 years old in a sensory-friendly environment.

Let’s Talk

When we create the environment for hospitality and a space for conversation, the Lord will save people.

How to Overcome Betrayal Trauma in Ministry

With their friends’ departures, pastors have had to recalibrate the very real cost of spiritual intimacy in doing life together.

Mind, Body and Soul of a Pastor

“Ministry is sacred, but it is also human, done by people with limits, wounds and a nervous system that can only take so much.” —Mark Mayfield

City Church: ‘It’s Worth Being a Little Uncomfortable’

Because we have been a church plant with steady growth, we have always had to be very openhanded and very open to change.

Addicted to More

Around half of evangelicals say they find their own measure of success and worth in obtaining more things.

Who’s Up Next? Why the Church Must Invest in the Leadership Pipeline

“A leader’s legacy doesn’t matter more than the legacy of Jesus Christ, so I am going to take the time it takes to pour into the next people who are going to come do what I am [doing].” —Hayden Gregory

Long Hollow Church: Blooms of Love

In addition to bouquets, widows receive gifts including devotionals, truffles and tea towels on Valentine's Day.

Stir Revival in Your Community

Download a free kit that includes Christmas downloads from our partners, including The Chosen, to help your church plan a powerful, compelling Christmas service.

Food for Thought

Shepherding the church has been and always will be theological at root.

Derwin Gray: Choose Growth

Growing as a leader is not optional—it’s your responsibility. It’s your yes to the call God placed on your life.