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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

6 Signs You’ve Overextended Yourself

And how to bring yourself back to balance

12 Signs You’ve Stopped Growing as a Leader

How to know if you're starting to lose your edge

Why Hybrid Church Is Here to Stay

Churches have been experiencing declining attendance for some time. What the pandemic did was accelerate and widen the effect of two seismic cultural changes that hold enormous import for the life and mission of the church.

How to Get the Most Out of Sermons

Moving from evaluating the sermon to engaging it.

How to Conquer a Persistent Sin

12 keys to overcoming that sin that keeps dragging you down

7 Creative Ways to Reach and Engage People in the New Era

2021 marked a pivotal year of change for churches, church leaders, and the way we interact with each other in the digital world.

How Pastors and Spouses Can Cultivate True Friendships

Being a pastor doesn't need to mean being lonely.

Are Christians the True Rebels?

A world changer, a real Christian, is someone who believes the Bible and lives by what it says.