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Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Nigerian Church Promotes a Deeper Christian Life

A. Larry Ross, who traveled the world for nearly 34 years as personal media spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham, says the new epicenter for evangelism is the Global South and Nigerian evangelist William Kumuyi as the pastor of “the largest church of which most American Christians have never heard.”

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

10 Things Trending in the Church for 2022

What can we know about the coming year from this year’s data?

Rich Villodas: Deeply Formed—Part 1

“The Christian life is not just going to heaven when we die, but having the very life of Christ formed in us.”

Rich Villodas: Living in the Center of God’s Presence—Part 2

“Who we are in Christ is the most important gift we have to give.”

How to Handle Breaking News From the Pulpit

How and when should a pastor address hot topics that seem to be on the fronts of everyone’s minds?

How to Honor the Singles in Your Church

For the majority of the history of the church, singles were held in honor rather than treated as incomplete.

Why We Cannot Abandon Truth in the Name of Love

What’s missing when truth becomes relative

Check Your Speed

A lot of leaders are running at a faster and harder pace than their teams or congregations can match, which could create more issues than it solves.

Does TV Still Matter for Spreading the Gospel?

Has the growth in online spaces made TV obsolete for reaching people?