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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

Christmas Reminds Us of Our Deepest Longings

The Christmas story teaches us that God understands our own stories. During this season, we celebrate the coming of our Savior and King.

The Markers of Strong Biblical Leadership

7 standards for those who aspire to leadership

We Are Children of God

Reflecting on the Power of Our Identity in Christ

4 Ways to Celebrate Christmas by Serving Together

Ideas for your Sunday school class or small group to connect with your community and each other this holiday season.

5 Social Media Guidelines for Pastors and Church Staff

Lessons I've learned from others' and my own mistakes

Don’t Try to Reinvent the Wheel this Christmas

Christmas can be one of your church’s best momentum-building times of the year.

Faith Eury Cho: Centered on the Presence of God

Busyness doesn’t have to compete with my intimacy with the Lord. I do everything for him and with him.

People Aren’t Interruptions

How do you handle it when people drop by unannounced?