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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.

Mark Sayers: The False Promise of Platforms

A platform society equates visibility with influence. But it doesn’t really align with the kingdom of God mentality.

Avoid Isolation in Leadership

Peers offer a powerful opportunity for collaboration in ministry. By partnering with others who share similar passions, women in leadership can amplify their impact.

5 Questions to Ask When Your Church Isn’t Growing

There could be many reasons why your church isn't growing. Here are a few.

‘Leading Up’: No One Said It Would Be Easy

Leading up is influencing those above you in such a way that serves them well and helps advance the mission of your church.

How God Used a Neighbor’s Stray Bird

As exciting as our chicken-chasing escapade was, what’s more exciting is the conversation Jason and I had during and after it.

Unity in Diversity Through Prayer

Jesus knew that the secret to real unity was prayer.

Who Are You, Really?

Identity begins with authority. If we want to have the answer of identity, then we must first grapple with the question of authority.

All Are Welcome

Change can be uncomfortable, and some previous members struggled at first.

The Relationship Between Dreams and Inspiration

As a result of having so many vivid dreams, for years I kept a dream journal, and every morning I would write down whatever I’d dreamed about the previous night—no matter how crazy and odd.