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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.

How to Best Steward Your Leadership Equity

5 ways to wisely utilize the trust you have in your ministry

God Sees the Big Picture

Our God sees the big picture and is intimately involved in the situation.

5 Keys for Cultivating a Multiethnic Church

Hint: It starts with noticing.

What’s Holding You Back From Taking Risks?

Because we think we control more than we do, we hesitate to make bold moves. We fear failure.

Practical Ways to Reach Different Generations Today

The world is broken. Most people, Christian or not, have at least some degree of consensus that the human condition is not heading in the right direction.

The Danger of Confusing Tactics and Strategy in Leadership

Many a church leader has confused tactics with strategy to their church's detriment.

Making Disciples—Inside Your Church Walls, Too

No matter how long you’ve been a believer, find an older Christ-follower to invest in you. It may not be easy to find someone, but don’t give up easily.

A Return to Making Disciples

It’s time for all of us who love and follow Jesus to get back to what he saved and called us to be: disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.