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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...

How Do You Define Masculinity?

There seems to be more confusion than ever about what it means to be a man. The Kens of the world really don’t know what it means to be a Ken.

John K. Jenkins Sr.: Wisdom From a Life of Ministry

The kingdom of God is made up of failed people who make mistakes. We should put our trust in the principles of Scripture, in the teachings of God.

Why You Don’t Need to Be ‘Gifted’ to Share Your Faith

“Don't wait on the gift. Be the gift to someone else.”

Listening to People Who Are Different Than You

The fact is people are different. They think differently, have different desires and, thankfully have different ideas. The way they process and share those ideas are often different from the leader.

Does Your Work Bring a Soul-Deep Excitement?

Calling is a soul-deep excitement, driven by an awareness that your life was designed by God to make a difference.

Should All Churches Reproduce?

6 questions to ask before deciding to multiply.

When We Jump to Conclusions

Assumptions are like a dragon that seeks to destroy our well-being.

Before You Click ‘Send’

He assumed one thing and I assumed another. We were able to resolve what could have been a severe blow to our relationship in a short phone conversation.