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5 Keys for Sharing Your Faith

We do not need to be contentious and argumentative. We can be kind and grace-filled even when we disagree with others and offer them a whole new worldview.

5 Reasons the Church Thrives When It Grows Younger

Psalm 78:4–7 reminds us of our sacred responsibility: “We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy...

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Ruth Haley Barton: Saved by Rest

God, who knows us best, has given us the Sabbath as a gift.

Going Beyond Cosmetic Changes

A new church sign is not going to reverse the decline in attendance.

You Need to Hear (and Share) These Life-Giving Truths

I once had a pastor say, “Ron, you’re a giant killer!” He encouraged me to kill giants for the Kingdom of God. It changed the trajectory of my life. I possibly wouldn’t be serving the church as I am today without those words. They came at just the right time in my life.

Sharing the Gospel Helps Teens Grow in Their Faith

From early on, my son and daughter were equipped to share the Gospel. Articulating it consistently has helped them improve their communication skills as they interact with others.

Can We Make Evangelism Enjoyable?

When the church has been the most focused on reaching people, it has also been the most creative.

Grieving With Those Who Grieve

In the sensitive moments soon after a tragedy, it is important we remember as churches we exist to live out the mission of Jesus to seek and save that which is lost.

6 Mainstays for Leaders

You don’t need anyone’s permission to rest, but that’s not the problem. But, unfortunately, we often don’t permit ourselves to rest. Is that a struggle for you?

Steven Curtis Chapman: Still Singing Until the Father Says ‘Come Home’

Chapman encouraged Christians to seek Jesus, because life apart from him will lead hopelessness and utter darkness.