Beauty in Small Places
Great Things Are Happening Across the Country in Churches of All Sizes
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Churches Stuck in a Bubble — And Don’t Go
It’s just uncomfortable to be outside the bubble. Honestly, it’s just easier to hang out with other believers who think like we do, talk like we do, and act like we do. Outside the bubble is a different world.
Can Cancer Be Gods Servant? What I Saw in My Wifes Last Four Years
Witness the profound faith of Nanci Alcorn as she navigated her final years with cancer, viewing her illness as God's servant and finding epic times with God.
Why You Might Want to Reconsider Your Short-Term Trips
Make sure your short-term trips are helping, not hurting, the communities and missionaries they are sent to serve.
The Show Must Go On: Church Theatrical Productions
All the big productions and illustrated sermons are designed around the idea of having something congregants can invite their friends to, showcasing the impact of church theatrical productions.
8 Cues Why People Won’t Return to Church After Christmas
Whether Im working with a church plant of 40 people or a mega-church of over 35,000, some things are universal and should be present regardless of church size, impacting why people won't return to church.
Pastors, When Do You Move On?
I’ve watched people in organizations – in government, business, nonprofits, and, sadly, far too often in the church — some leaders (people) simply stay too long. Leader, leave before you have to leave.
Isolation: The Loss of Social Capital
Regardless of how people themselves may feel about their housing situation, the research has been deemed unequivocal: people aging alone experience worse physical and mental health outcomes and shorter life spans.
10 Pastor Danger Zones for Leaders
It's the young minister who is more likely to try to brave it out alone. It's the young pastor who is more prone to end up a victim instead of a victor in these pastor danger zones.
What if This Christmas Isn’t Merry and Bright? Finding Hope
The story of Christmas is perfect for shedding light on the hope we can find in our darkness, especially for hurting people. Jesus came into a world filled with pain, a world where people searched for hope and longed for the Messiah to come but were constantly disappointed.
