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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...

Studying God’s Word Will Change Your Life

There is no virtue in having a Bible sit unread on a shelf or a Bible app sit unused on your phone.

Why We Should Keep Sharing Christ, Even With the Same People

Reasons to persevere in evangelism

The Greatest Miracle

Far too many Christians are more excited about the sizzle of miracles than the steak of salvation.

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.