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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.

10 Tips on Getting to Know Your Community

Even if you disagree politically with the leaders, develop friendships with them; you need to know these influencers in your community. They can be reservoirs of information about past community struggles, current needs, and future plans.

Reaching the ‘Hopeless Generation’

Hope for the loneliest generation

Which Weekends Have the Lowest Attendance?

Hunting and fishing season can adversely affect church attendance. Deer season was mentioned most frequently.

Answering Next-Gen Questions About Faith

The next generation has questions about faith and the church we should be paying attention to.

When God Forgives Sins, Where Do They Go?

The Gospel is such good news! We are saved forever! and shall not come into condemnation but have passed from death to life (see John 5:24).

Leaders, Don’t Confuse These Key Terms

Words matter. Greatly. I get that and often need help from our team in shaping the right words.

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.