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Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Souls Settled, Hands Moving: Joy and Urgency in Following Jesus

Don’t just find joy in what God does through you. Find joy in what He’s done for you. Results may rise and fall. Attendance fluctuates. Seasons change.

Fight the Good Fight

Some things that happen in ministry are so absurd that if we can’t laugh, the weight will crush our soul.

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.

How to Make Sure You’re Preaching to Everyone

7 tips for preaching to young, old and not-yet Christians

Nothing Is More Often Misdiagnosed Than Our Homesickness for Heaven

It’s not the wanting that corrupts us. What corrupts us is the wanting that’s misplaced, set on the wrong thing.

12 Things Evangelistic Pastors Do

Characteristics of Church Leaders Who Are Sharing Their Faith

Lead With a Contagious, Refreshing Spirit

If someone feels like you like him or her, they’re more likely to respond positively to your leadership. If they don’t, and enough people feel the same way, your leadership will suffer.