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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...

Jesus’ Scandalous Grace

The shocking, amazing truth that God loves sinners

How to Level Up Evangelistic Growth in Your Church

Thriving churches see planting as a natural extension of their participation in God’s mission, investing resources and prayer into starting new congregations.

Kindling the Inner Fire

Do you resonate with the intense longing for a future you can see but have not yet had materialize?

Why Sins of the Spirit Offend God So Deeply

The sins of the flesh are the ones we elevate, while the sins of the spirit are the ones we embrace.

The Table Is Set

This Easter season, your church can create a meaningful impression by inviting your community to experience "The Chosen: Last Supper" at the theater and then join you for a powerful sermon series.

God Created Us to Inspire Others

Leaders who inspire through great relationships set aside significant amounts of time for people.

Obedience for the Long Haul

Obeying God isn’t just about the here and now; it has eternal significance. Scripture is filled with promises for those who live faithfully.

5 Lessons the Business World Offers the Church

Danger occurs when business leaders are a pastor’s only model. But it’s also dangerous when we refuse to learn from their world at all.