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Expect to Be Different

Avoiding interaction with the world will ensure not only that the world dies but that your church will too. This is the way salt works: it is either used proactively or it becomes destructive to the one who has it.

The Strengths of Smaller Healthy Churches

Small churches can create a family environment for disconnected people if they lean into the built-in intimacy they already have.

Simple Yet Stellar

Microchurches are not just a passing trend—they’re a growing and sustainable movement that is changing the way we think about church.

Matthew Watley: Growth Through Service

It’s not the number of people who come to church, but the number who go out to serve, that defines real growth.

How to Plant a Church Without Losing Your Spouse

While you're doing the hard work of planting a church, don't forget to be dialed-in to your spouse's needs.

Dealing With Inevitable Friction

Conflict provides a moment in time when we can honor or dishonor him by our responses.

A Slower Pace for Transformation

Escaping the tyranny of hurry requires an intentional cultivation of margin and the discipline to use that time wisely.

7 Reasons Churches Need Evangelists

God gave the church the gift of evangelists because he know we would need it. Here are several reasons why.

Discipleship as Inner Healing

We who lead would do well to regularly pursue healing. We are disciples of Jesus before we are leaders of people.

Brandon Guindon: Walk With Me

You have to take that faithful step and just start with one person.

5 Ways to Deepen Your Prayer Life

What to do when you feel like your prayers are hitting the ceiling and you’re just going through the motions.