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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.

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."

10 Things I Want Younger Leaders to Know

Wisdom from an older leader

The Titan Disaster: A Collection of Reflections

May the "God of all comfort" be with those who lost loved ones aboard Titan. I pray that those on board called on the Lord, and if they did, I know the Lord heard them.