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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.

Reshaping the American Megachurch

What are the trends among the country’s largest congregations?

Bobby Gruenewald: The Phases of My Faith

The pastor/innovation leader at LifeChurch.tv discusses his personal journey to becoming who God wants him to be.

7 Updated Trends on Megachurches in America

Thom Rainer: "There continues to be a shift of members and attendees from smaller churches to larger churches, particularly megachurches."

MegaChange: 10 Trends Reshaping the American Megachurch

"We see online church as very much a part of our future and believe it is a continuing trend in the global church," says Bobby Gruenewald.

The Outreach 100 Fastest-Growing and Largest Churches in America

View the Outreach 100 lists online for the first time ever and see what's trending in the largest and fastest-growing churches today.

Why Thinning the Herd Can Be a Bad Idea

Larry Osborne: Jesus came to make the kingdom of God more accessible, not to impose stricter standards to exclude people.

The Limits of Large

Eugene Cho: “Numbers don’t guide us—the Holy Spirit does.”

How One Church Does It: Tailor-Made Connections at The Church on the Way

Lead Pastor of Pastoral Care Cecelia Freeman says knowing and providing for the specific unique cultures and needs of individuals creates a nurturing environment.