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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

Higher Learning: Reaching Young Ugandans in Their Schools

“If John Wesley could send out bands of young people to change the world, we can too." -Pastor Moses Kalanzi

The Future Is Collaboration

Unity through collaboration is an innovation, not because it is a new idea, but because it is an old idea that has yet to be fully tried.

The Reality of Prayer and Worry

My worry is nothing less than a lack of trust in the sovereign hand of God

How Many Lost Sheep?

One lost sheep mattered to Ahmed. One lost sheep matters to Jesus. One lost sheep should matter to us.

A Lesson From Kmart

The last full-scale Kmart in the continental U.S. is set to close its doors, marking the end of a once-iconic retailer.

Jimmy Dodd: Clarity Comes With Rest

Fatigue clouds perspective.

Be Kind: It Changes the World—and You

Simply choosing to be kind to someone could be the healing balm that he or she needs that day.

The Practice of Empowerment

If you don’t expect them to do anything yet, let them know they’re off the hook.

A Community Cornerstone

The valuable partnerships the church has with its community have made it a household name in the area.