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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.

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.

Be a Conduit of God’s Grace

Small acts and kind words have a huge redemptive impact

What Does It Take to Find Happiness and Contentment?

Finding joy even when times are tough.

Where Everybody Knows Somebody

Why you should think of your church as a community of communities.

Rejoice in the Church God Has Given You

Comparing your church to other churches simply for the sake of comparison only breeds jealousy and ingratitude.

Serving Both Nicodemus and the Samaritan Woman

We gravitate toward certain types of people, but Jesus gave his love and grace to both.

How You Can Be a More Approachable Pastor on Sunday Morning

5 strategies for staying connected with the people in your congregation.

No Longer Christian

Why People Are Leaving the Faith and How We Can Respond

6 Ways I’m Responding to People Leaving the Church

Finding better approaches to address the COVID exodus from the church.