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Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Nigerian Church Promotes a Deeper Christian Life

A. Larry Ross, who traveled the world for nearly 34 years as personal media spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham, says the new epicenter for evangelism is the Global South and Nigerian evangelist William Kumuyi as the pastor of “the largest church of which most American Christians have never heard.”

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

Shauna Pilgreen: Love Listens

we come to know one another by translating Jesus in a way the culture can understand, because it means I’m breaking things down for both me and you. The more that happens, the more I come to know about Jesus.

To Revitalize or to Replant?

Should some churches seeking revitalization think about replanting instead?

5 Clarifications as You Navigate a New Position

Within the first month I asked one of the longest tenured staff members lead a discussion with the entire staff during a staff meeting.

You Matter

We need to get rid of this me-first, what’s-in-it-for-me mindset and start thinking biblically. We need to start asking what we can do to help others and serve others.

Why Churches Close Their Doors—For Good

The majority of American churches were in decline prior to the pandemic. COVID accelerated and exacerbated the decline. Dying churches are in denial. Their leaders and members simply do not realize how little time is left before they must close their church.

How to Live Faithfully Now in Light of Future Glory

Three characteristics of eternally-minded Christians

Is Your Fear Affecting Your Leadership?

Be strong in the Lord, Christian, whether you are a member or a leader or sometimes both. Remember, we shall all stand before the judgement seat of Christ.

Shifting Our Mindset on Evangelism

You don’t need a special gift to share the gospel.