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3 People Every Pastor Needs

When my friend Jim and I get together, we discuss everything from my personal finances to how to harness our driven personalities, and how to make a greater impact for the kingdom.

Amy Orr Ewing: The As/So Dynamic

Without love, all our accomplishments, efforts and breakthroughs are just noise.

How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

A Glimpse of How Jesus Led

Jesus released responsibility and ownership in a ministry.I recall how Jesus sent the disciples out on their own.

The Ones Jesus Came to Save

Turning our attention from inside to outside the church walls

The Case for Engaging in Prayer

I need His direction. Consider this: he leadeth me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake (Psalm 23:3).

3 Tips to Engage Visitors

The first time someone visits your church, the primary decision they’re evaluating is whether or not they’re going to return the following weekend.

8 Qualities of Successful Church Planters

These things will get your church plant off on the right foot.

Leadership Lessons from Charles Stanley

Millions of people around the world were impacted by Dr. Stanley and learned from him over the course of his 60-plus years of ministry. We learned through his preaching and teaching.

Natasha Sistrunk Robinson: Why Do You Want to Grow?

Not everything that grows is healthy.

Signs That You’re Difficult to Work With

Being self-aware matters. We don’t have to be hyper-sensitive and obsess over our lapses (I certainly don’t).