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Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Andy Cook: A Renewed Vision

Evangelism is not just another leadership skill—it’s foundational to leading a local church.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

How to Wound Your Pastor

A number of pastors said that they get complaints about something they did or did not do, and they have no idea when or if this alleged offense took place.

How to Know When You’re Managing Instead of Leading

If you want to be a leader, you can’t focus more on managing the organization than you do on leading the organization forward.

What Brings God Joy?

The older I get, and the longer I walk with the Lord, the more I think about the significance of a relationship with my Creator. I’m deeply grateful He’s my “dad.”

Bringing Ministry to Life in Guatemala City

By empowering people to start a ministry in areas of personal experience—from motorcycling to grieving the loss of a spouse by murder—the church connects the gospel to many people’s pain.

5 Cultural Shifts We Must Understand to Reach Our Neighbors

Thinking like cross-cultural missionaries to reach the West

What Not to Say When Talking About Prayer

God loves variety–in creation, in people, in churches, in his methodologies, in everything. He will not be confined to something we found works best for us.

What Do You Live For, Really?

What are you passionate about? That is what you will live for. Some people are enduring life instead of enjoying it. Their favorite day of the week is someday: “Someday it will get better.”

When Is the Right Time to Plant a Church?

The answer might surprise you.