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David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors

There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.

The Future of Church Outreach: 3 Key Trends We Must Engage

EDITORIAL Leading Mission | Andy Cook Standing on the steps of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Hall in 1980, Graham asked his audience a pivotal question: How...

What Not to Do During LGBTQ+ Pride Month

As someone who holds to a traditional view of sexual ethics and runs in circles with people with similar theological positions, I’ve noticed an unsettling uptick in vitriol and harmful language against the LGBTQ+ community this time of year, along with an ample about of fear mongering and political punditry.

Your Greatest Opportunities as a Leader

Most teams and churches are doing too many things, resulting in scattered focus on subpar results. Eliminating opportunities that are draining will naturally create focus and channel resources toward the best opportunities.

The Woman at the Well and Evangelism Today

The Story of the First Evangelist

When We Dismiss Our Deep Sorrow

Your faith doesn’t always demand for you to remember all the good God has done in your life in every moment, so that you will minimize the pain and sorrow you’re currently enduring.

When Our Way Isn’t Working: Staying Connected to Jesus

I wanted to tell him my life felt out of control, like I was always underwater, straining to break through the surface and get a lungful of air.

Planting a Church That Outlives Itself

The church in Antioch no longer exists, but it's legacy continues today.

Steps to Hiding God’s Word in Your Heart

Memorizing Scripture is a valuable practice that can strengthen your faith, deepen your relationship with God, and equip you to navigate life's challenges with biblical wisdom.

More Than Finding Common Ground

No matter which generation we’re sharing the gospel with, the message does not change. The gospel that the apostles delivered in the first century is still the one being shared today.