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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.

Multiplication Mindset

A South Carolina Pastor Models the Journey of Discipleship

Listening to the Younger Generation When They’re Done With God

Too many older believers have simply criticized their doubt and called them to “just believe.”

Facing the New Year With Weariness

What if you are starting the year in a spot that is more from a weary and questioning posture than a hopeful and expectant one?

3 Issues That Stunt Our Multiethnic Growth

Demonstrating the gospel through unity is more important than ever.

Passionless Christianity

You can tell preaching that is only going-through-the-motions from the kind that originates in the heart, is inspired by the Spirit and driven by compassion.

Lessons From Gandhi

American pulpits and some discipleship strategies have often reduced the magnificence of the gospel to simply to a trip to heaven when we die or only the forgiveness of sins.

Prayer Is a Gateway to Evangelism

Paying attention to the needs around us can lead to opportunities that begin with prayer.

Are You a Resilient Leader?

Since every leader will face difficulty, what can we do to become more resilient?