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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...

Is the Attack on Israel a Fulfillment of Bible Prophecy?

The Bible tells us in the end times that Israel would be scattered and regathered. This has happened, and this really was the sign that set the prophetic clock ticking.

8 Digital Shifts: Simple Changes to Transform Your Church’s Online Ministry

For many church leaders, it is difficult to keep up with technology advances while juggling the demands of ministry.

Succession: Ready or Not?

Succession planning is a mixed bag across the globe.

Mental Health Ministry as an Evangelism and Outreach Strategy

Why might the presence of common mental health conditions have such a dramatic impact on church attendance and engagement?

A Firm Foundation

Without a clear vision, churches are either rooted in their past, focused only on immediate needs or chasing after some shiny innovation.

What Will It Take to Reach Gen Z?

Insights on what is probably the last homogeneous generation

I Was Leading a Church, and I was Foolish

I isolated myself too much from staff and people in the church. I didn’t make myself visible enough.

God Calls Us to Find Happiness in Him

You may not be accustomed to thinking that God commands us to be happy. But it’s a fact. And I’m betting it’s a command most of us would like to obey!