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David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors

There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.

The Future of Church Outreach: 3 Key Trends We Must Engage

EDITORIAL Leading Mission | Andy Cook Standing on the steps of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Hall in 1980, Graham asked his audience a pivotal question: How...

An Unhealthy Exchange of a ‘Fix It’ Mentality

In a crisis, the innate reaction of most followers is to call upon a leader to solve the problem.

The Psychology of Atheism and the Gospel

The truth about God the Father is that He is our Father. A Father full of love and grace, mercy and compassion, truth and guidance.

The Journey of Leadership

Our conviction is that everyone has influence, and that includes you. We are committed to helping pastors, ministry leaders, business leaders, teachers, nonprofit leaders, essential workers and other Christ followers use their influence for kingdom purposes and to help bring hope to our world.

The Choice to be Glad

Paul is telling the Philippians to count their blessings and live in that space of gratitude and praise. To dwell in the promises of the Lord and his great love for us.

Pay Close Attention

When the apostle Paul told Timothy to hand ministry over to others, he instructed Timothy to find “the faithful who will be able,” not the able who may become faithful.

3 Ways to Raise Up Teen Gospel Activists

Teenagers can be equipped to be a powerful force for the gospel if we adjust our thinking.

Gideon Was Afraid

We use an expression like, “Put out the fleece” for some kind of process of seeking to know God's will by asking Him to provide a tangible, observable sign answering a question we have. That’s what Gideon did.

Avoid Isolation in Leadership

Peers offer a powerful opportunity for collaboration in ministry. By partnering with others who share similar passions, women in leadership can amplify their impact.