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Key Takeaways From the Practical Guide to ‘Come Away and Rest’

I’m thrilled that Alyson has published an important book about stepping away from the chaotic noise of the world and into the rest of Jesus in “Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual Retreats.”

Are We in Danger of Living Like the Rich Fool?

God graciously gives us money and possessions to meet real needs, both our own needs and the needs of others.

Pastor, Is Your Passion is Waning?

You know God has called you to ministry, but your passion is waning, if not gone.

What God Wants From Your Church

It is natural for your church to experience resistance to making progress. There is an enemy and he doesn’t want you to succeed, yet Jesus calls us to stand firm.

Transforming Heated Moments Into Productive Ones

Five ways to turn division into a meaningful conversation

Are You Sending the Wrong Message About the Bible?

The pastor makes the Scripture seem too complicated when he spends a lot of time digging into the Greek and Hebrew. Members go away feeling only the Ph.Ds can grasp its meaning.

How to Develop a Healthy Multicultural Team

The four phases multicultural teams go through

10 Promising Bible Verses for Families in Hard Times

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6)

Lecrae: Reconstructing Faith

"I think there is a healthy way to deconstruct, but I am not talking about getting rid of Jesus. I'm talking about getting rid of the things that are more cultural than Christian to get closer to Jesus."

You’re Already a Missionary

No matter your credentials, there are only two things you need to do.

Churches Are Receiving Less of Total Charitable Giving

Churches are getting less of the total charitable giving. Overall, charitable giving is on the rise in the United States, but churches are receiving a smaller and smaller portion. The bottom line is simple. People who give see the church as merely one option among many places to give.