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The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

Living and Leading Above the Warning Signs

We can’t lead well from last year’s spiritual fuel. We need a fresh touch from God today.

A Personal Approach to Go and Make Disciples in 2026

Let’s face it: If our people who are believers can’t clearly articulate the basics of the gospel, we must be teaching them something else as more important.

Hope Church: Building a Multiethnic Church in Memphis—Part 1

The story of how the largest white Presbyterian church in America took steps to become multiethnic.

How to Avoid Hurting Others Unintentionally

Across multiple languages we even use words to describe social pain that we typically use to describe physical pain like, she broke my heart, or he hurt my feelings. Disapproving facial expressions can even create social pain, especially those most prone to feeling hurt from rejection and this article will help you to avoid hurting others unintentionally.

5 Easy Tips to Avoid Youth Pastor Burnout and Exhaustion

Many youth leaders get discouraged and quit because they dont have a vision worth staying for or, if they do have a vision, a strategy for accomplishing it. Learn how to avoid youth pastor burnout.

Beauty in Small Places

Great Things Are Happening Across the Country in Churches of All Sizes

Churches Stuck in a Bubble — And Don’t Go

It’s just uncomfortable to be outside the bubble. Honestly, it’s just easier to hang out with other believers who think like we do, talk like we do, and act like we do. Outside the bubble is a different world.

Can Cancer Be Gods Servant? What I Saw in My Wifes Last Four Years

Witness the profound faith of Nanci Alcorn as she navigated her final years with cancer, viewing her illness as God's servant and finding epic times with God.

Why You Might Want to Reconsider Your Short-Term Trips

Make sure your short-term trips are helping, not hurting, the communities and missionaries they are sent to serve.

The Show Must Go On: Church Theatrical Productions

All the big productions and illustrated sermons are designed around the idea of having something congregants can invite their friends to, showcasing the impact of church theatrical productions.