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Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

The Difference In Waiting for Someone and for Something

You might well find that the “thing” you were waiting for, as the fulfillment of all that longing, is very different than you thought it was.

How to Handle Governance in Multisite Churches

These boards do not micromanage the day-to-day operation of the church but instead focus on ministry ends, not ministry means. The senior pastor’s role is to lead the board and be accountable to it.

Loving Your Imperfect Community

We find Christ in the midst of our humanity, struggles and imperfections as we come together in community.

Why We Need to Think Like Missionaries

This is not our home. Our culture is a mission field, and we must see ourselves as people on mission.

In Their Blindness, They Miss the Gospel

The enemy has been messing with millions without Christ, and this has left them far removed from the childlike way they entered this world.

Exceeding Expectations

What protocols can we put into place to ensure that no visitor ever sits alone?

4 Keys to Successful Delegation

Delegation is necessary for your growth and the growth of others. So how do you do it well?

When the Perfect Quiet Time Doesn’t Happen

Your coffee may be cold. You may not have your full allotted 30 minutes. You might find time in the carpool lane instead of first thing in the morning.