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Pastors Are Shepherds, Not Superheroes

Maybe it’s time we change the narrative. Expect your pastor to be a shepherd, not a superhero. Don’t demand their presence at every event or their attention at every moment.

Understanding the Longings and Language of Gen Z

It is our responsibility as leaders to reintroduce a generation to the true essence of Jesus and his original vision for the church.

Cultivate a Heart for Evangelism in Your Church

Evangelism is not an add-on to our ministries. It is the very heart of our calling.

Ed Stetzer: Everyone on Mission

Our congregations are the resource we need to be a force of change for Christ in our world, and it’s time to lead them to do just that.

10 Things Evangelism Is and Isn’t

Dispelling the misconceptions surrounding evangelism

3 Aspects of Leadership That Can’t Be Taught

While intangibles can’t be taught, they can be envisioned and, more importantly, aspired to.

Are You Rebellious — Against Culture?

God reveals things to Christians that unbelievers don’t understand. We know, for instance, that humanity is not basically good. The Bible teaches that humanity is basically sinful.

When the Numbers Just Keep Going Down

There are no cookie-cutter solutions for reversing a church in decline. Churches have unique characteristics, because they have different people. There are different reasons which cause decline.

11 Tips for Cross-Cultural Church Planting

Church planting can be a very effective method of cross-cultural ministry when done right. Here are some things to keep in mind.

Do You Suspect There’s Dissension Brewing?

Look around to see who in the church is protecting something. The bad leader who threatens to create a ruckus if you really ask him to step down. The leadership team that rebels against sharing any of their power.

3 Options When Your Church No Longer Reflects the Community

There are three ways a church can respond when the demographic of a community changes.