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David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors

There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.

The Future of Church Outreach: 3 Key Trends We Must Engage

EDITORIAL Leading Mission | Andy Cook Standing on the steps of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Hall in 1980, Graham asked his audience a pivotal question: How...

Overcoming Obstacles While Planting a Church

Like any movement, challenges exist that threaten the vitality and longevity of church planting.

Why Leaders Should Be Transparent With Their Struggles

People need to know that no leader is on a pedestal of perfection.

Don’t Let Satan Block Your Punch

Don’t let Satan divert your spiritual punch!

What Are You Waiting For?

Have you ever seen someone with a ton of potential start a new church or get involved in exercising their God-given talents, only to give up because it was hard?

How to Make This Your Best Christmas Season Ever

7 ways to slow down and appreciate the Advent season

Jesus: Good News of Great Happiness

How can we “glorify God in everything” and “pray without ceasing” if we can’t glorify God and pray while working, riding a bike, playing games, or watching a movie?

Dangerous Growth

Yes, God uses our gifts, but at the end of the day, when success comes, God gets the glory because he is the source.

God Chooses Ordinary People

Remembering the profound grace of the Christmas story