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Summer Synergy

You don’t need a massive budget or a construction crew to make a big impact.

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

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.

4 Things You Can Stop Talking About

The unhealthy things we can cut from our public speaking diet.

Why the Trend of Part-Time Pastors Is Growing

6 realities that are driving the move to bivocational and co-vocational pastoring.

The 3 Goals Every Church Should Organize Around

“We have a gospel too precious and a mission too urgent to let anything stand in its way.”

What to Remember When Your Heart Is Troubled

Words of comfort from Jesus for when you are worried or stressed.

5 Trends That Are Driving Deconstruction in the Church

And what do we mean when we talk about deconstruction?

Giving Everyone a Chance to Hear the Gospel

Finding common ground with people of every stripe.

Why Missionaries Need a Healthy Relationship With the Local Church—Part 1

Missionaries often look more to a mission board than to the local church, but Paul's example shows us why this shouldn't be.

How to Successfully Navigate Church Change

10 keys to recognize when leading change in a church