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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.

That’s Not in the Bible!

When someone is going through a difficult time in life, whether they are feeling overwhelmed, stricken with grief, or just generally burdened, they are often encouraged that though their challenges are considerable, God would never give them more than they could handle. This is not a biblical concept.

Should My Church Launch a New Location?

Reproducing campuses is not the same as adding another ministry to your church. Moving from a “mono-site” to a “multi-site” church mentality is a major paradigm shift.

Defending Marriage

It takes courage to stand with Scripture in a culture hostile to its moral compass. Sometimes it takes even more courage to stand up to your own religious peers when they are the ones capitulating to that culture.

A Beautiful Reunion

If discipleship does not lead to evangelism, we should ask ourselves, "Who am I really following?"

What Evangelism Is and Is Not

Are you sharing an experience or trying to close a deal?

Take 40 Days and Use Them for Your Resurrection

Have you set aside 40 days to be sure you’re doing what God wants, to prepare yourself to do what God wants, or to address something in your life so that you’re living the way God wants?

How I Preach the Word

The preacher’s primary responsibility is to know what God’s Word says so God can speak through the preacher to the congregation, who in turn go out and live how God directs them to live.

What Will Your Church’s Legacy Be?

An encouraging new study reveals an increase in church multiplication. Here’s what we’re learning—and how your church can be a part of this kingdom call.