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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

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

You Were Dead

Christianity is not a crutch. It’s a stretcher from which the dead are raised to life.

5 Small Shifts the Church Must Make to Remain Effective

The necessary changes aren’t as dramatic as we might imagine.