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Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

When God Forgives Sins, Where Do They Go?

The Gospel is such good news! We are saved forever! and shall not come into condemnation but have passed from death to life (see John 5:24).

Leaders, Don’t Confuse These Key Terms

Words matter. Greatly. I get that and often need help from our team in shaping the right words.

How to Get the Best Ideas From Your People

11 ways to encourage people to have great ideas

An Actor in ‘The Chosen’ No Longer Doubts God’s Existence

Shakoour described feeling like a black hole within him was opening up. He felt a strong urge to call out to God.

Dallas Jenkins: Seeing in the Dark

It's healthy to recognize the difference between something you preach from the pulpit, something you teach from a Sunday school class, and what actually belongs on film.

Are We Following the God of What Works?

5 barriers to conversion-based church planting

When We Excuse Sin

Little things mean a lot.

How to Block Growth

I was once asked to help a church process how to get younger people to attend. After we discussed some change recommendations a man pulled me aside and said, "Son, we don't need no fancy ideas around here. We like being a small church."