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The Core of Discipleship

People make disciples. That was the charge given to us by Jesus. And disciples aren’t made at a distance.

4 Ways to Increase Your Cultural IQ

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it's more important than ever to recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives that different cultures bring—and to increase your cultural IQ (CQ).

Learning to Pray With the Persecuted Church

In many parts of the world, prayer is not a habit but a heartbeat. For persecuted Christians, the most persecuted religious group in the...

Allowing the Holy Spirit to Lead the Way

There are two great dangers in the life of a church leader. Leading from your own power and assuming it’s all up to God's power.

Creating a Culture That Encourages Empowerment Without Entitlement

How do you create a culture of entitlement without fueling entitlement?

Michelle Sanchez: Start With Sabbath

Forming a regular practice of resting in Christ is vital to our spiritual health and flourishing.

What if Evangelism Isn’t Your Gift?

Encouragement for when you do not feel like you can share your faith.

Praying for our Personal Needs

Bread was, when Jesus first gave us this way to pray, the staple of life. The very basic element of every meal. And yet even this, Jesus reminds us, we cannot really provide for ourselves. And though we might have bread in our pantry today, praying for our daily bread is one of the means by which we pursue humility.

7 Aspects of Increasing Your Reach

You have to live in the tension of change if you want to experience growth. Change is never popular with everyone, but when you resist it, you are resisting the opportunity to grow.

What We Lose When We Don’t Forgive

7 Things an Unforgiving Heart Costs Us

Barna Study Finds Pastors Suffering Overall Health Decline

According to Barna, “Pastors who haven’t thought about leaving ministry say 'the immense stress of the job' (34%), 'current political divisions' (32%) and feeling 'lonely and isolated' (18%) are factors that have negatively impacted their ability to lead at their church within the past year.”