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Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

God Created Us to Inspire Others

Leaders who inspire through great relationships set aside significant amounts of time for people.

Obedience for the Long Haul

Obeying God isn’t just about the here and now; it has eternal significance. Scripture is filled with promises for those who live faithfully.

5 Lessons the Business World Offers the Church

Danger occurs when business leaders are a pastor’s only model. But it’s also dangerous when we refuse to learn from their world at all.

Mission Possible: Working Toward a Church Multiplication Tipping Point

Supporting church planting requires prayer, intentionality and a commitment to prioritize kingdom multiplication.

God Is Eager to Find You

When we see God looking for other people throughout the Bible it’s not because he is lacking in information. God knows where the person or people are he is looking for, and yet he searches anyway.

Aubrey Sampson: The Beauty of Lament

"Those we shepherd will see that it is in our honest crying out to God in our pain that our worship grows more authentic." ~Aubrey Sampson

When Our Circumstances Contradict God

Let’s pray with a greater confidence in him than in our own ability to diagnose the “yes” we really need.

Saving Lives From Eternal Fire

Dustin graduated from Bible college and loved sharing the gospel with others. As we read his story, we couldn’t help but wonder if he’d had the opportunity to share Jesus with his fellow firefighters before they lost their lives.