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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.

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?

A Surprising Case for Reading the Bible in a Year

We will absolutely grow spiritually when we read the Bible because this is the inspired Word of God. And the Spirit of God is faithful to use the Word of God to transform the people of God.

Leading While Bruised

The hard parts of ministry and life usually are used by God to unearth the false identities and comforts that I tend to cling to other than God himself.

The No. 1 Threat to Pastors and Church Planters

There is one thing that is repeatedly the downfall of biblical figures and modern church leaders alike.

Speak Peace

This is the time to focus on the core message of your church. Based on the talent and gifts of the pastor, teaching, worship and other teams, what is the most essential message you should be sharing?

Natasha Sistrunk Robinson: Learning Spiritual Rhythms

We teach our children through our words and our actions. Consistently and intentionally practicing spiritual rhythms within community and across generations matters (Deut. 6:1–2, 31:9–13).