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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.

What David Can Teach Us About Leadership

Notice David had a vision. He had a word from God, but this was a bigger request than David and his men probably felt capable of doing. They were still a young army.

12 Reasons to Send Your Pastor on a Mission Trip

Churches follow the vision of their pastors.

Pastor, You Can’t Know Everything (And That’s Okay)

If you require that the fruit for your labors must always be visible and measurable, one of two things will happen, both of them bad: you will either lose heart and quit or you will become a manipulator of congregations.

Are We Living Hebrews 10:25 Correctly?

It was all about the importance of Christians spurring one another on, encouraging one another, and to not give up on doing that in the context of a world that demands perseverance.

Creating an Anti-Racist Organization

Why cultural intelligence is key to cultivating an anti-racist team.

What You Need to Know to Reach Buddhists

Nine things to know about Buddhism

What Makes a Leader Wise?

All of us can have moments of wisdom. There are lots of “smart” leaders. Yet, for the term “wise leader” I’m referring to a unique category of leaders. These are leaders who have developed certain characteristics – wisdom learned from the personal experience of success and failure and from the insight of other leaders.

A Collection of Thoughts on Spiritual Disciplines

Spiritual disciplines matter. If you struggle with these disciplines, maybe one of these posts will help you today.