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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

Why We Shouldn’t Disparage Counting in Church

With the right motives, numbers can be an important indicator of the health of the church.

10 Reasons to Ask Your Predecessor to Stay on Your Team

One of the most common questions I receive from other ministry leaders is why I made the decision to ask my predecessor to stay involved.

A Hungry World Needs the Radical Love of Christ

Highlights From Day 2 of the 2021 Amplify Outreach Conference

What to Do When You Feel the Sting of Rejection

Here are seven ways to navigate the pain of being rejected by others.

How Can We Best Love the Muslims in Our Communities?

The majority of things Muslims are thinking about are the same things Christians are thinking about.

3 Fundamental Truths About the Way God Works

His ways are mysterious, but that should only make us want to worship him more.

Measuring What Counts

Tracking Church Growth in a Post-Pandemic World

A Lasting Legacy of Evangelism

Highlights from Amplify Outreach 2021