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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...

A Note to Young Pastors: Stay Humble

God is forever at work refining us, defining us, confining us, maturing us, preparing us for more strategic service.

Valuing the Poor in Our Midst

How can we value and include people who are normally outcasts more in the life of the church.

3 Biblical Resolutions for Your Church to Adopt in the New Year

Insights from the early church that still resonate for the church today.

2 Ways Introverts Can Start Conversations With Strangers

Here's how introverts can lean into the mission of God.

Why Church Leaders Can’t Afford to Wait and See

The next season of ministry will require decisive leadership

How to Boost Your Spiritual Impact

The best ways to leverage your faith and leadership for life change, spiritual growth and momentum for your church.

Worship, Renewal, Redemption

Leading our culture into God’s redemptive presence through our worship.

Don’t Quit Your Day Job (God Can Use It)

We need to encourage those who work "secular" jobs to live on mission as those strategically placed by God.