Megachurch

Cross Church: The Courage to Step Out

Pastor Jaime Loya was intent on spiritual truths becoming a reality in the lives of everyday people. Hearing a message on a Sunday morning is meaningless if that message is not lived out all week long.

A Community Cornerstone

The valuable partnerships the church has with its community have made it a household name in the area.

The Counterintuitive Truth About Multisite Campuses

Church consumers tend to bounce when a church goes through a tough time. Based on casual observation, it does not seem that a campus with a pastor on a screen attracts more “church consumers” than a large church with an incredible facility.

Do These 12 Things Before You Get Up to Preach

Knowing it could be the most important hour of someone’s life is what intimidates you. God has big plans for this moment. You don’t want to fail Him.

Jason Strand: Stepping Into and Leading a Whirlwind—Part 1

“We really focus on reaching people who are far from God. That is our mission, that is the heartbeat of our church.”

How Is the Holy Spirit Connected to Church Growth?

There is a beautiful interaction between the empowering of the Holy Spirit and our role in church growth.

Where Everybody Knows Somebody

Why you should think of your church as a community of communities.

Rejoice in the Church God Has Given You

Comparing your church to other churches simply for the sake of comparison only breeds jealousy and ingratitude.

Sermon Prep: 4 Ways to Improve Your Focus

Focus on these things in sermon preparation and you'll minimize the distractions that can derail productivity.

3 Ways to Recover From the Emotional Exhaustion of Ministry

"God created you with emotions, and he wants you to be real, to let your emotions out by expressing them to him."

What Should We Expect From Preaching?

There are several common misunderstandings about preaching. Here are four principles that help bring clarity.