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Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

Learning From Failure or Launching a Rescue?

If the failure is going to derail the progress of everyone on the team, or the recovery is going to be greater than the teaching experience, I’m likely to rescue them.

The Pursuit of Virtue

Character is not so much what I do when no one is looking as it is what we do for others in their presence.

Finding a Better Facility for Your Church Plant

Creative solutions to the conundrum that faces every new church

Results May Vary

For the rest of your life, thank him for accepting someone like you–someone who deserved hell (yes, you do!), someone who brings nothing to qualify for heaven–into his eternal family.

Let’s Let Gen Z Lead the Way

Gen Z brings valuable perspectives that can enrich and reawaken the church community. By embracing diversity, prioritizing authenticity and relationships, and navigating hard issues with grace and consistency, church leaders can create a more inclusive and dynamic ministry environment.

How to Teach Your Kids to Live Missionally

Instructing, guiding and releasing our children to participate in God’s global work.

Is There Hope for a Dying Church?

Most of you will not be surprised at the challenges we will highlight as we inform you about the increasing number of moribund churches in America.

When One Day Your Present Life Is Forgotten on Earth, God Will Forever Remember and Care

The Bible tells us that although others may not remember us or care what our lives here have been, God will remember perfectly, and he cares very much—so much that the door of eternity swings on the hinges of our present lives.