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Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

What I Learned in the Painful Parts of Church Planting

God has worked in me more than he has through me. His love works within us like an explorer—or, in a way, a church planter—always seeking the places that have not yet met his healing love.

The Life-Changing Power of Hitting a Wall

Sometimes the best thing that can happen to you is the jolt of a hard experience.

New Pastors Want Guidance on These 12 Issues

Helping new pastors know what they need to pay attention to

Two Essential Elements of an Excellent Sermon

Without both of them in place, your ministry will at some point go off the rails.

7 Common Lies That Can Hurt Your Marriage

These lies wreak havoc on your unity with your spouse.

Jeremiah Johnston: Becoming a Christian Thinker

The new pastor of apologetics at Prestonwood Baptist his mission to give believers and nonbelievers alike a foundation in the faith.

A Heart for Youth

A Singapore church sustains a youth movement for more than two decades.

My Friend Darren

The people in need around us are deeply loved by God

Our Finest Hour

Modeling resilient leadership in hard times