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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

A Seedling Church Plant Grows from the Ukraine War

A Lausanne staff member and her husband share their story of fleeing Belarus and Ukraine, and starting a church plant for refugees in Poland.

When Should I Submit to Those I Lead?

Seriously. Good leadership involves empowerment. It’s delegating authority and allowing people to grow in their responsibility. So, when I have the opportunity, I’ll let people make decisions without my input.

How to Help Friends in the Midst of Suffering

Reaching out in these seemingly small ways will make a big difference.

Multiplication Beyond 2022—Looking at the Essentials

Take a walk with us back to March 2020. One by one, venues where people gathered began closing their doors: restaurants, hair salons, gyms—even...

Uniquely Suited: How Introverts Can Help Save the Church From Itself

When I turned 30, I started going to professional therapy. Honestly, it was long overdue. And one of the biggest revelations I learned about myself was that I’m an introvert.

10 Ministry Culture Killers

The ways we unwillingly create unhealthy environments in our ministries

Cultivating Spiritual Authority in a Healthy Way

5 steps on the lifelong path to spiritual authority

5 Prescriptions for Building Thriving Churches

How we can bring life and health to our church and community