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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.

Michael MacKenzie on Serving Spiritual Leaders in Crisis

Why self-care matters in ministry

The Story of the Bible Told Through Water

Water plays a prominent role in the saga of the Scriptures.

Beyond Equality: Restoring Dignity to Abused Women

The language of equality has certain limitations that the doctrine of the Imago Dei can address.

How Shifts in Digital Behavior Are Changing Outreach

Churches can't afford to ignore these trends.

5 Obstacles to Empowering Others to Lead

What you need to overcome in order to create a culture of leadership development in your ministry.

The Tallest Hurdle Facing Young People Starting in Ministry

What happens when expectations about Christian ministry meet the realities of Christian ministry?

How to Raise Awareness and Care for Adoptive and Foster Families

Adoption is a beautiful and complex picture of the gospel that nonetheless arises from tragedy.

Wicca: An Old Deception in a New Form

There's a dangerous deception making the rounds that Wicca practices and Christian faith can coexist.