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Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

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.

Tom Nelson: The Shepherding Leader

“One of the biggest things you can look for in a shepherd leader is that they are led well by the Good Shepherd.”