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The Core of Discipleship

People make disciples. That was the charge given to us by Jesus. And disciples aren’t made at a distance.

4 Ways to Increase Your Cultural IQ

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it's more important than ever to recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives that different cultures bring—and to increase your cultural IQ (CQ).

Learning to Pray With the Persecuted Church

In many parts of the world, prayer is not a habit but a heartbeat. For persecuted Christians, the most persecuted religious group in the...

Raising Faithful Stewards

Children who grow up getting most of what they want without having to earn it have a predictable future.

The Distraction of Decline

When we think our issue is decline or lack of resources, our discussions are usually not about God and how he moves.

The Beautiful, Electric Dynamic of Truth and Grace

We need churches that enable people to realize that yes, they are broken, but yes, they are also beloved.

How to Lead on the Bright Side

A great heart-felt vision brings hope. As leaders, each of us must stay focused on something bigger than ourselves.

What We Say Matters

James reminds us that the tongue is not easy to tame (James 3:1-12) – but still we must.

8 Things That Lessen My Effectiveness as a Leader

Are any of these keeping you from being the leader you could be?

Why Are the Names of God Important?

The names of God are a promise to believers in Him; they call to mind the unchanging character of God and invite us to know this particular attribute of God in a given circumstance.

Crank Up the Heat!

Teens who share their faith own their faith, and teens who own their faith are much more likely to keep their faith after they graduate. So it’s vitally important that you crank up the heat of evangelism in your youth ministry.