Features

Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

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.

Daniel Yang: A Seat at the Table

There is an exilic version of the church that God is refining right now. It’s not a dark period. I actually think this is part of revitalization and revival.

How to Mobilize Your Church for Evangelism

Behind every church that is passionate about evangelism is a lead pastor who prioritizes evangelism. To these pastors, evangelism is not merely a training program to be implemented, it is a culture.

Coming Back From Betrayal Trauma

Betrayal trauma is real and all too prevalent among pastors and ministry leaders in this season. So, too, is its pain. When we ignore it or try to power through it, we inadvertently prolong the heightened anxiety it causes.

The Essential Purpose of the Church

Jesus consistently demonstrated his love and kindness to those who were unaccepted, outcast, marginalized and with little to no ability to do something for someone else.

Examine Your Life

Any and every church leader is vulnerable, and that the enemy of our souls is always on the hunt for any way he can destroy the witness of a church leader.

Special Events: A Step in Evangelism

If people can learn how to naturally invite others to special events, and are intentional about making sure they attend, eventually those believers can learn how to naturally invite their friends, co-workers, etc., to Jesus.

In the Olive Press

The Spirit wants to strengthen and sustain you. The Spirit wants to comfort, advocate and intercede. Yet we often listen to our flesh, and our fears paralyze us so we miss the grander invitation.

Leader, You Can Combat Burnout

Chronic stress can shrink your brain.