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When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

Self-Leadership Stems from Self-Awareness

An emotionally unpredictable leader unintentionally prevents people from getting close and slowly erodes trust.

The Power of Simple Acts of Obedience

What makes you capable of extraordinary things is not extraordinary gifts, but an extraordinary willingness to be used by God.

Do Your Sermons Provoke Thinking?

The unthinking has a difficult time with Jesus. Our Lord refuses to abide by their demands, just as He did with every group He ministered to in the First Century.

Resourcing the Smaller Church

We believe in the smaller churches. We will partner with local churches. We believe in the leaders of smaller churches.

8 Characteristics of Churches That Embrace Evangelism

Here's what churches with a missional focus do well.

Tips for Being More Unguarded as You Lead

A misguided vulnerability will add too much anxiety into the church culture and has the potential to destabilize the congregation. You can be vulnerable without freaking out your church.

Bringing Jesus Wherever We Are

“We want people to feel welcome in an atmosphere where they can be real and bring their struggles,” Sibylle says.

The Limitations of a ‘Finish the Task’ Perspective on Missions

Are we pursuing global missions with the right motivations?