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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

10 Things to Do When You Feel Apathetic in Your Faith

When your Christian life has become routine, here are ways to relight the fire.

What Launching New Churches Reminded Me About Leadership

5 Lessons That Came From Launching 4 New Congregations

A Timeless Key to Church Health

Activating the Gifts of the People in Your Church

A Crazy Idea That Will Increase Your Impact in Your City

I've tested it out over the past few years, and it's revolutionized how we do ministry.

How Unconfessed Sin Poisons Your Heart for God

Lessons Learned From the Fall of David

The Most Common Challenges in the Second Wave of COVID-19

7 We’re Hearing From Church Leaders

How to Change an Established Culture

5 Ways to Reshape the Way Things Have Always Been Done

Nurturing the Pastor’s Soul

Mandy Smith: My Top 4 Books on Spiritual Formation