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Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Nigerian Church Promotes a Deeper Christian Life

A. Larry Ross, who traveled the world for nearly 34 years as personal media spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham, says the new epicenter for evangelism is the Global South and Nigerian evangelist William Kumuyi as the pastor of “the largest church of which most American Christians have never heard.”

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

5 Legit Fears of a Church Planter

Church planting comes with a lot of "what-ifs," but don't let them control your success.

The Glaring Problem with Our Prayers

Yes, pray longer. Yes, pray more frequently. But what does it matter if you pray for five minutes or ten? Once a day or twice a day?

9 Signs We Are Asleep in the Light

God has called us to wake the world to Jesus. A mission that's impossible if we're asleep in the light.

Measuring Disciple-Making

Dave Ferguson: “How do you know if what you’re doing as a leader is actually advancing the kingdom?”

What You Miss If You Quit

Brad Powell: “God’s best can be experienced in and through life’s worst.”

Maximize Your Best Resource

Bobby Gruenewald: "Ninety percent of the people who visit a church for the first time go because a friend invited them."

Why Go to a Church Service When You Can Watch Online?

Five reasons why engaging with church in person is necessary.

Jesus Doesn’t Need Twitter Followers

Brad Powell: If we're going to get our church back on mission, we have to get them actively following Jesus.